Seating
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Oak
1950s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood, Oak, Sheepskin
20th Century Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Bouclé, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood, Ash
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Plywood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Walnut
20th Century American Organic Modern Seating
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood
2010s Moroccan Modern Seating
Fabric
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Seating
Linen, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Iron
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric
Late 20th Century Art Deco Seating
Leather, Giltwood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
Late 19th Century Antique Seating
Sycamore
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Georgian Seating
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Seating
Wicker
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Mohair, Beech, Wool
1950s American Vintage Seating
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Walnut
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Seating
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary British Seating
Cotton, Linen
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
Late 20th Century English Georgian Seating
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Plywood
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Seating
Leather
1940s Swedish Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating
Rattan, Wood
Early 20th Century American Industrial Seating
Metal
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Pine
2010s Seating
Upholstery
1970s Swedish Vintage Seating
Pine
1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Mahogany
1950s British Chippendale Vintage Seating
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Textile, Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Lucite
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Seating
Hickory
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Foam, Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Birch
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
2010s Asian Modern Seating
Fabric, Teak, Rope, Rattan, Synthetic
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Bentwood, Plywood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
Late 20th Century American Colonial Seating
Maple
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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