Seating
Early 20th Century French Industrial Seating
Iron
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Seating
Textile, Mahogany
2010s French Industrial Seating
Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century English Industrial Seating
Pine
Mid-20th Century American George III Seating
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Industrial Seating
Stainless Steel
2010s American Georgian Seating
Brass
1980s American Georgian Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Seating
Oak
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Seating
Brass
Early 20th Century Industrial Seating
Oak
Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Seating
Walnut
1770s English George III Antique Seating
Leather, Mahogany
Early 1900s Georgian Antique Seating
Wood, Mahogany
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating
Pine
1940s American Industrial Vintage Seating
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating
Upholstery, Pine, Paint
1970s Dutch Industrial Vintage Seating
Wood
1970s Dutch Industrial Vintage Seating
Leather
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Ash, Elm
1970s Dutch Industrial Vintage Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Seating
Iron
2010s American Georgian Seating
Leather
2010s American Industrial Seating
Iron, Metal
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Seating
Mahogany
20th Century Georgian Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
18th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Seating
Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating
Pine, Paint
1920s English Georgian Vintage Seating
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Industrial Seating
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American Georgian Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
1890s English Georgian Antique Seating
Mahogany
20th Century American Georgian Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s American Industrial Vintage Seating
Iron
Early 20th Century English Georgian Seating
Brass
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating
Textile, Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Seating
Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Seating
Iron
2010s French Industrial Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Industrial Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Seating
Iron
20th Century English George III Seating
Metal, Brass
1720s Great Britain (UK) George I Antique Seating
Silk, Walnut
1780s English George III Antique Seating
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Georgian Seating
Wood
20th Century American Industrial Seating
Metal
20th Century George III Seating
Velvet, Wood
19th Century George III Antique Seating
Leather, Mahogany
1990s French Industrial Seating
Steel, Iron, Sheet Metal
19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Seating
Steel
1970s Dutch Industrial Vintage Seating
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Seating
Steel
1990s American Industrial Seating
Metal
2010s French Industrial Seating
Steel
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.