Seating
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Seating
Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Seating
Bamboo, Cane
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Chippendale Seating
Rosewood
1950s European Chinese Chippendale Vintage Seating
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Seating
Velvet, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Seating
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Seating
Steel
1950s German Folk Art Vintage Seating
Wood
1970s American Chinese Chippendale Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating
Pine
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Seating
Mahogany
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Seating
Wood
1960s Folk Art Vintage Seating
Canvas
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Seating
Oak
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Seating
Fabric, Paint
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Seating
Wood
1960s German Folk Art Vintage Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century European Folk Art Seating
Pine
Early 1800s Welsh Folk Art Antique Seating
Elm
1970s German Folk Art Vintage Seating
Wood
1910s American Folk Art Vintage Seating
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Seating
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Seating
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Seating
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Indonesian Chinese Chippendale Seating
Cane, Wood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Seating
Wood
1970s American Chinese Chippendale Vintage Seating
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Seating
Oak
1950s Norwegian Folk Art Vintage Seating
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Seating
Maple
1960s American Chinese Chippendale Vintage Seating
Walnut
1930s Italian Folk Art Vintage Seating
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating
Pine
1890s Belgian Folk Art Antique Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Seating
Wood
1970s Chinese Chippendale Vintage Seating
Rosewood
18th Century American Folk Art Antique Seating
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Seating
Wood
1990s Folk Art Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Seating
Metal
1920s Dutch Folk Art Vintage Seating
Oak
1960s French Folk Art Vintage Seating
Steel
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Seating
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating
Pine
1990s English Folk Art Seating
Driftwood
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Seating
Cotton, Faux Bamboo, Foam, Polyester, Mahogany
1870s Folk Art Antique Seating
Elm
2010s Mexican Folk Art Seating
Seagrass
Early 20th Century Finnish Folk Art Seating
Wood, Birch
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Seating
Bamboo, Cane, Reed
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Seating
Pine, Paint
Mid-19th Century Welsh Folk Art Antique Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Seating
Pine, Paint
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Seating
Wool
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Spanish Folk Art Vintage Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Seating
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.