Seating
20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Textile, Foam, Wood
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Macassar
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Shagreen Stingray
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood, Burl
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Metal
20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Gold Leaf
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Leather, Oak
1940s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
2010s Italian Art Deco Seating
Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
20th Century North American Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Wood
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wool, Beech
2010s British Art Deco Seating
Alpaca, Beech
Late 20th Century Art Deco Seating
Leather, Giltwood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Shagreen Stingray
1950s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Seating
Cane, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Oak
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Elm
2010s American Art Deco Seating
Steel
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Seating
Mahogany
1990s Italian Art Deco Seating
Wood, Fabric, Cotton, Silk
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Wood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Straw, Oak
1920s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Mohair, Velvet, Maple
1990s American Art Deco Seating
Wood
Early 2000s American Art Deco Seating
Leather
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Aluminum, Iron, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s British Art Deco Seating
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Wood
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Birch
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Seating
Leather
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Straw, Beech, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating
Wood, Fabric
Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.