Seating
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Teak, Leather
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating
Leather
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Canvas, Pine
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
1990s Vietnamese Post-Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
2010s Tibetan Tibetan Seating
Concrete
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Other
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Linen, Foam, Oak
1960s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Walnut
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Plastic
20th Century French Space Age Seating
Leather, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Seating
Metal
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Beech, Bentwood, Lacquer
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum, Chrome
1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wool, Pine
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Seating
Leather, Walnut
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Seating
Iron
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Pine
1980s Vintage Seating
Metal
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Chrome
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum, Enamel
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Brass
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Velvet, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Wood
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Teak
2010s Turkish Kilim Seating
Wool, Oak
2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating
Fabric, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Wool, Velvet
Early 2000s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Rosewood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Hardwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Cord, Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Seating
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Spanish Folk Art Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Velvet
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Wood, Pine
20th Century Organic Modern Seating
Elm
2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Faux Fur
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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