Seating
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
19th Century Antique Seating
Upholstery
Late 19th Century American Antique Seating
Fabric, Wicker
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
19th Century French Antique Seating
Tapestry, Walnut
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Wicker
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Foam, Walnut
Early 1900s Italian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Bentwood, Beech
2010s American Modern Seating
Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Teak
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Seating
Linen, Wood, Paint
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Colonial Revival Seating
Leather, Chestnut
2010s Brazilian Seating
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wool, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Seating
Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Textile, Beech
20th Century German Brutalist Seating
Wood, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Rattan, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Bouclé
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Metal
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Foam, Oak, Plywood
Early 2000s American French Provincial Seating
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Italian Seating
Metal
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Foam
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Hardwood, Bouclé
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Cherry
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
2010s American Shaker Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Seating
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood, Fabric, Foam
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Oak
20th Century British Bohemian Seating
Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Unknown Space Age Seating
Plastic
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Art Deco Seating
Leather, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Teak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Oak
2010s Spanish Modern Seating
Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood, Velvet
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum, Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Foam, Wood
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Seating
Hardwood, Ash, Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century Shaker Seating
Rush, Hardwood
2010s Italian Seating
Fabric
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Seating
Leather, Wood
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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