Seating
1960s Austrian Brutalist Vintage Seating
Wood
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Seating
Wood, Faux Leather
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Seating
Fabric
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Seating
Leather, Pine, Cowhide
1960s German Brutalist Vintage Seating
Oak
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Linen, Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Walnut
1870s Swedish Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Seating
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Seating
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Brutalist Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating
Wood
1850s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating
Plywood
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
1960s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Textile, Oak
1930s Louis XV Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1970s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Seating
Oak
20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Seating
Metal
2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Seating
Iron
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Seating
Wood, Pine
1970s Austrian Brutalist Vintage Seating
Fiberglass, Plastic, Textile
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Seating
Bronze
1760s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Tapestry, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating
Bouclé, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Cane, Maple
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Fruitwood, Upholstery
1960s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Seating
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Seating
Oak
1780s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
1930s British Brutalist Vintage Seating
Pine
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Tapestry, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Giltwood
2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating
Wood, Oak
1880s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Seating
Oak
1970s German Brutalist Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric, Oak
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Resin
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating
Faux Fur, Oak
1830s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Rush, Walnut, Fabric
2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating
Hardwood
19th Century Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
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.