Seating
1990s European Minimalist Seating
Fabric
1990s Italian Seating
Faux Fur
1990s Louis XVI Seating
Metal
Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Seating
Leather, Walnut
1990s German Post-Modern Seating
Metal
1990s Italian Space Age Seating
Steel
1990s Italian Modern Seating
Steel
1990s American Modern Seating
Steel
17th Century North American Empire Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
1990s Czech Modern Seating
Steel, Aluminum, Enamel
1990s Italian Modern Seating
Steel
1990s Danish Seating
Wood
1990s Italian Modern Seating
Aluminum
17th Century British Rococo Antique Seating
Mahogany
1990s English Adam Style Seating
Cane, Teak
1990s Danish Seating
Wood
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Ash
1990s Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Sheepskin
Early 1600s Mid-Century Modern Antique Seating
Metal
1990s Italian Other Seating
Beech
1990s Danish Modern Seating
Aluminum
17th Century English Charles II Antique Seating
Oak
Early 1600s French Renaissance Antique Seating
Leather, Walnut
1990s American Modern Seating
Chrome, Steel
1690s Czech Mid-Century Modern Antique Seating
Beech, Plywood
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Steel
1990s English Modern Seating
Fabric, Oak
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Maple
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Seating
Walnut
1990s Swiss Modern Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
17th Century Antique Seating
Wood
17th Century French Regency Antique Seating
Fabric, Walnut
17th Century French French Provincial Antique Seating
Nutwood
1990s Danish Seating
Wood
1990s Danish Seating
Wood
1990s Danish Seating
Wood
1990s French Modern Seating
Steel
1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
1990s Danish Seating
Wood
1990s Italian Bauhaus Seating
Chrome
1990s American Modern Seating
Brass
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Oak
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
1990s French Seating
Leather
1990s Italian Minimalist Seating
Steel
1990s American Modern Seating
Steel
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Velvet, Mahogany
1990s American Modern Seating
Maple
1990s Italian Modern Seating
Steel
1990s American American Craftsman Seating
Leather, Wood
1990s Seating
Wood
1990s French Seating
Cowhide, Wood
1990s American Seating
Mahogany
1990s Seating
Bronze
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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