Seating
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Seating
Ash
2010s American Shaker Seating
Maple, Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
1860s Antique Seating
Bronze, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Seating
Leather, Teak
2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cement
2010s Danish Seating
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Seating
Bronze
2010s Norwegian Seating
Ash
2010s American Modern Seating
Concrete
1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Seating
Wood, Fabric
2010s Seating
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Seating
Steel
2010s Seating
Rosewood
2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Seating
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Seating
Leather, Teak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Oak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Oak
2010s Brazilian Seating
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Seating
Leather, Linen, Hardwood
2010s Greek Seating
Wood
2010s Romanian Rustic Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Wood, Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Seating
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary American Country Seating
Poplar, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Brass
1890s French Antique Seating
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
2010s Brazilian Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Seating
Mahogany
2010s Italian Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Seating
Steel
2010s British Modern Seating
Metal
2010s Dutch Modern Seating
Plastic
2010s Brazilian Seating
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s Chinese Minimalist Seating
Velvet
Mid-19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Jacobean Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Scandinavian Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Brazilian Seating
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s Brazilian Seating
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Bouclé, Wood
2010s British Seating
Oak, Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Australian Seating
Sheepskin
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Bamboo, Fiberglass, Rubber
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Bouclé
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Steel, Chrome
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather
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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