Seating
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Pine
2010s Italian Seating
Wood
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel, Chrome
1980s American Vintage Seating
Velvet, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating
Pine
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Birch
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Bentwood, Plywood
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
2010s Italian Seating
Leather
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
2010s Greek Modern Seating
Wood, Velvet
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
2010s Italian Seating
Wood
Early 2000s Swedish Organic Modern Seating
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Gustavian Seating
Oak
1980s Swedish Vintage Seating
Steel
2010s Danish Modern Seating
Wood
1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Iron
Early 2000s Italian Modern Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1980s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating
Raffia, Wood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Birch
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Wood, Leather, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating
Leather
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Wood, Velvet, Leather
2010s Spanish Modern Seating
Metal, Wire
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Birch
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Rattan, Reed
Late 19th Century English Antique Seating
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Cedar
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Seating
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Birch
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Oak
20th Century French Napoleon III Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Oak
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cotton
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Pine
Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Seating
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Birch
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Ash
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak
20th Century American American Classical Seating
Polyester, Wood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Birch
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Canvas, Pine
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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