Seating
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating
Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Organic Modern Seating
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Seating
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Seating
Sheepskin, Wood
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Seating
Walnut
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Leather, Oak
2010s American Art Deco Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Rattan
20th Century Organic Modern Seating
Wood
20th Century North American Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Wood
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Seating
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
2010s British Art Deco Seating
Alpaca, Wood
1930s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Metal
20th Century Organic Modern Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1990s American Organic Modern Seating
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Hardwood
20th Century Organic Modern Seating
Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Seating
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Seating
Rattan, Wicker
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
20th Century Organic Modern Seating
Elm
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Birch
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Organic Modern Seating
Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating
Wood, Fabric
Early 2000s American Art Deco Seating
Leather
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Straw, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating
Linen, Foam, Wood, Oak
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Silk, Cotton, Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Seating
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
1920s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Mohair, Velvet, Maple
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Antique Seating
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Seating
Leather, Fabric, Elm
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
20th Century Organic Modern Seating
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Mahogany
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Seating
Velvet
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.