Seating
Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Seating
Stone, Limestone
19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century European Vienna Secession Seating
Cane, Bentwood
Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating
Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Bentwood, Plywood, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Seating
Nickel
Mid-20th Century American Classical Seating
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Wicker
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Beech, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Cane, Walnut
2010s American American Classical Seating
Linen, Walnut
Late 20th Century Philippine American Classical Seating
Wicker, Rattan, Rush
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
1920s American American Classical Vintage Seating
Chrome, Iron
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
1940s Czech Vienna Secession Vintage Seating
Bentwood
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Cane, Rattan, Oak
1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Seating
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Metal, Iron
Mid-19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Seating
Fabric, Pine, Paint
1870s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Seating
Damask, Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Beech, Bentwood
1910s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Seating
Fabric, Bentwood
1820s American American Classical Antique Seating
Birdseye Maple
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Fabric, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Velvet, Giltwood
2010s European Neoclassical Seating
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Metal
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Bronze, Wrought Iron
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Upholstery, Beech
1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Seating
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Brass
1950s American American Classical Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
1870s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Rattan, Beech
1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Bronze
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Cane, Rattan, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Seating
Leather
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Fabric, Cane, Oak
1840s American American Classical Antique Seating
Wood
2010s American American Classical Seating
Linen
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Iron
1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Seating
Cane, Walnut
1910s Hungarian Vienna Secession Vintage Seating
Beech, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Seating
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Seating
Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Beech
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.