Seating
Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Seating
Pine
Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Brass, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Oak
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
19th Century English Other Antique Seating
Mahogany
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass, Steel
1970s Swedish Chesterfield Vintage Seating
Leather
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Seating
Wood
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Pine
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
1930s American Streamlined Moderne Vintage Seating
Mohair, Sycamore
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Beech
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1950s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Seating
Wood
1830s Biedermeier Antique Seating
Fabric, Ash
19th Century Louis XV Antique Seating
Giltwood
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Walnut
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating
Fabric, Foam
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Iron
1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Mahogany
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Federal Seating
Rush, Wood
2010s American Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Velvet
1890s American Chinoiserie Antique Seating
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Lambskin, Oak
1970s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Plywood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Seating
Leather, Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Plywood
2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Walnut
2010s American Modern Seating
Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum, Steel
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Elm
Mid-20th Century Victorian Seating
Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
Late 20th Century English Georgian Seating
Oak
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary British Seating
Cotton, Linen
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
2010s Danish Seating
Stainless Steel
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Fruitwood
2010s Italian Seating
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Mohair, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Seating
Hemp, Foam, Wood, Elm
Late 19th Century Antique Seating
Sycamore
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
1780s George III Antique Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum, Enamel
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, 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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