Seating
Early 1900s Neoclassical Antique Seating
Wrought Iron
1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Fruitwood
1950s British Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Seating
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XIV Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Seating
Leather
Early 20th Century Louis XIV Seating
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Walnut
1980s French Louis XIV Vintage Seating
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Cotton, Wood
20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Leather, Wood
1940s Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Velvet, Beech
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Seating
Tapestry, Giltwood
1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Walnut
1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Seating
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Fabric, Wood, Linen, Walnut
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Fruitwood
1960s American American Classical Vintage Seating
Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Louis XIV Seating
Fruitwood, Leather
1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
1820s German Neoclassical Antique Seating
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Aluminum
1650s Italian Louis XIV Antique Seating
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Seating
Brass
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Walnut, Giltwood
Early 1900s Neoclassical Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century North American American Classical Seating
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Seating
Wood
Mid-19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Bronze
Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Seating
Giltwood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Seating
Brass
Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Giltwood
Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Linen, Wood
1940s American Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Cherry
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Seating
Mahogany, Giltwood
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Upholstery, Cherry, Fruitwood
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Seating
Wood
Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1960s American American Classical Vintage Seating
Aluminum
1970s Italian American Classical Vintage Seating
Cherry
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1920s Swedish Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Seating
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Majolica, Pottery
1980s Canadian Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Steel
Late 18th Century American American Classical Antique Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Neoclassical Seating
Mohair, Velvet
1930s Louis XIV Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s American American Classical Vintage Seating
Cherry
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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