Seating
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Seating
Cut Steel
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Seating
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Oak
1870s British Early Victorian Antique Seating
Rattan, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating
Chrome
19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Brass
1880s English Victorian Antique Seating
Leather, Mahogany
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century European Victorian Seating
Mohair, Walnut
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Metal
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Seating
Brass
1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Chrome
1920s European Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Cane, Beech
1930s Swedish Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Birch
1880s English Victorian Antique Seating
Other
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Cane, Bentwood
1870s English Victorian Antique Seating
Velvet
1950s British Victorian Vintage Seating
Mahogany
1860s Victorian Antique Seating
Walnut
1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Steel
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Metal, Chrome
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Chrome
20th Century English Victorian Seating
Leather
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Maple
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Seating
Steel
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Seating
Chrome
Late 20th Century French Bauhaus Seating
Brass, Nickel
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Seating
Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Rush, Oak
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Seating
Walnut
1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Metal, Chrome
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
1950s American Victorian Vintage Seating
Upholstery
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Seating
Wood
1930s French Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Rope, Wood
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Leather
19th Century European High Victorian Antique Seating
Walnut
1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Steel
1970s Dutch Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Bauhaus Seating
Metal
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Chrome
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Seating
Wicker, Beech
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Chrome
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Seating
Fabric, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Seating
Brass
1930s Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
1890s British Victorian Antique Seating
Fabric, Oak
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Oak
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Victorian Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Seating
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Spanish Victorian Seating
Cane, Walnut
19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Seating
Cotton, Linen, Pine
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.
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