Seating
Antique, New and Vintage Seating
1940s Mexican Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Pine
2010s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Oak
2010s American Seating
Aluminum, Metal
Late 17th Century Spanish Antique Seating
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Iron
20th Century Minimalist Seating
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Seating
Wood
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Iron
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Seating
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Faux Leather, Wood
2010s American Modern Seating
Bouclé, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Hardwood, Ash, Walnut
Mid-18th Century Louis XVI Antique Seating
Beech
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Seating
Brass
2010s Brazilian Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Brass
19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Seating
Hardwood
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Linen, Giltwood, Paint
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Teak
2010s Swiss Modern Seating
Ash
2010s Canadian Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Ash, Ash
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Seating
Steel
20th Century American Modern Seating
Silk, Walnut
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating
Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Seating
Metal
Late 20th Century Minimalist Seating
Resin, Coconut
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
2010s Danish Modern Seating
Leather, Oak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Alpaca, Birch
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
19th Century British Antique Seating
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Seating
Upholstery
2010s European Modern Seating
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Mohair, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Pine
Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Seating
Steel
2010s American Modern Seating
Cut Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1950s American Tudor Vintage Seating
Silk, Mahogany
2010s Brazilian Seating
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Upholstery
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel, Brass
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Oak
Early 2000s Indonesian Louis XVI Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Seating
Birch, Birdseye Maple, Chestnut, Elm, Oak, Pearwood, Burl
Antique, New and Vintage Seating
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.