Seating
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel, Chrome
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
1920s Danish Vintage Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum, Chrome
2010s Italian Seating
Textile, Velvet
2010s Italian Seating
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating
Wood, Walnut
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Teak
1990s American Louis XV Seating
Textile, Giltwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
20th Century Seating
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum, Enamel
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Beech
2010s Canadian Modern Seating
Leather, Wood, Walnut
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Mohair, Beech
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Oak
Mid-20th Century Seating
Lacquer
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Textile, Foam, Wood, Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Seating
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Unknown Space Age Seating
Plastic
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating
Onyx
Mid-20th Century French Seating
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Seating
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating
Pine, Paint
Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Antique Seating
Rush, Wood, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating
Leather, Grasscloth, Twine, Rope, Wood, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Rattan
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood, Down
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating
Pine
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Seating
Walnut
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Plastic
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Linen, Foam, Wood, Oak
2010s American Seating
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating
Resin, Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass, Steel
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Oak
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Asian Seating
Wicker, Rattan
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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