Seating
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Rush
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Walnut, Upholstery
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Seating
Fabric, Maple, Walnut
2010s French Post-Modern Seating
Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s Vietnamese Modern Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Rattan, Oak
2010s American Modern Seating
Zebra Hide, Foam, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal, Wire
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Textile, Oak
Early 2000s American Chippendale Seating
Mahogany
1870s British Victorian Antique Seating
Beech
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
2010s American Modern Seating
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
2010s Japanese Tribal Seating
Wood
2010s Czech Art Deco Seating
Beech, Walnut, Spruce
1960s Brazilian Vintage Seating
Upholstery
2010s American Modern Seating
Leather, Oak
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cotton, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Upholstery, Oak
1930s British Victorian Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Seating
Brass
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Giltwood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1970s European Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Metal, Chrome
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Wood
2010s American Modern Seating
Bouclé, Maple
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Linen, Cane, Wood, Paint
1960s American Regency Vintage Seating
Metal
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bamboo, String
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass, Iron
Early 19th Century American Rustic Antique Seating
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Nickel
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Wood
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Hemp, Rope, Beech
1980s American Queen Anne Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Cherry
19th Century Indian Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1950s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
19th Century English Country Antique Seating
Elm
Early 1900s American Mission Antique Seating
Faux Leather, Oak
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Teak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood, Down
1870s Renaissance Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
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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