Seating
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Fabric
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Upholstery, Giltwood, Down
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Pine
1970s American Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Upholstery, Ash
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
1970s Swedish Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Rosewood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
Late 19th Century English George II Antique Seating
Walnut
19th Century Antique Seating
Upholstery
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery
1820s English George IV Antique Seating
Ebony, Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Bouclé
1970s Swedish Vintage Seating
Leather, Teak
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Seating
Tapestry, Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Plastic
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Hardwood
1970s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1830s William IV Antique Seating
Leather, Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Seating
Mahogany
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Beech
1970s French Vintage Seating
Elm
1830s English Victorian Antique Seating
Wool, Linen
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery
1840s French Biedermeier Antique Seating
Hardwood, Beech
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Seating
Mahogany
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Bentwood
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Mohair, Velvet
19th Century French Antique Seating
Linen, Wood
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Silk, Walnut
Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Antique Seating
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Antique Seating
Oak
1970s Swiss Vintage Seating
Leather
1970s French Space Age Vintage Seating
Fabric, Plastic
1970s American American Classical Vintage Seating
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
19th Century Antique Seating
Yew
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating
Pine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Seating
Wood
19th Century Indian Antique Seating
Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Fiberglass
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Fabric
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Rattan
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Rosewood
1880s French Antique Seating
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Seating
Fruitwood
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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