Seating
Early 2000s American Modern Seating
Chrome
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
2010s American Modern Seating
Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Elm
1690s Czech Mid-Century Modern Antique Seating
Beech, Plywood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Beech
Late 20th Century French Modern Seating
Ultrasuede
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Iron
2010s Spanish Modern Seating
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
2010s American Modern Seating
Concrete
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Seating
Leather, Teak
2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cement
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Mohair, Upholstery
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Faux Leather, Teak
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Seating
Leather, Teak
Late 20th Century German Modern Seating
Aluminum, Chrome
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chestnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Wood, Cedar
2010s American Modern Seating
Steel
2010s Turkish Modern Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Seating
Textile, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Seating
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Seating
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
2010s British Modern Seating
Metal
2010s Dutch Modern Seating
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Wood, Cedar
20th Century French Modern Seating
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Alpaca
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Seating
Fabric, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Hardwood, Ash, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Plastic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Seating
Bouclé, Oak
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bamboo
2010s Canadian Modern Seating
Maple, Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Birch, Lacquer
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
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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