Seating
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Velvet, Foam, Wood
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating
Onyx
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Rush, Birch
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Stainless Steel
1970s French Vintage Seating
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Alpaca, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Seating
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Rubber, Walnut, Plywood
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Textile, Foam, Wood, Feathers
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Seating
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
2010s American Modern Seating
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
2010s Canadian Seating
Papercord, Rush, Rope, Wood, Oak
1940s English Regency Vintage Seating
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Hardwood, Walnut
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Textile, Pine
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Metal
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery
1830s Jacobean Antique Seating
Oak
Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Seating
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Iron
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood, Fabric
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Fiberglass, Palisander
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Cord, Wood
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Linen, Wood, Paint
2010s Italian Seating
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Seating
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Foam, Oak, Plywood
Early 2000s American Seating
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
19th Century English George III Antique Seating
Wood
2010s American Modern Seating
Bouclé, Oak
20th Century Norwegian Seating
Leather, Wood
19th Century Swedish Brutalist Antique Seating
Pine
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Suede, 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.
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