Seating
2010s Italian Seating
Textile, Velvet, Wood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
20th Century Italian Baroque Seating
Brass, Bronze, Iron
20th Century North American Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
2010s Seating
Fabric, Oak
2010s Seating
Yarn, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Seating
Bronze
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Glass, PVC
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Textile, Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Iron
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Velvet
1970s Space Age Vintage Seating
Plastic
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Rosewood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Oak
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Seating
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Upholstery, Teak, Wood, Fabric
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Oak
Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Seating
Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Velvet
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Walnut
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood
2010s Italian Seating
Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Seating
Oak
Early 2000s American Louis XVI Seating
Velvet, Wood
2010s Portuguese Seating
Fabric
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Bamboo
2010s Seating
Papercord, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Seating
Wood
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Macassar, Oak
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Cedar
1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Pine
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
19th Century Antique Seating
Beech
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Rush, Cherry
1990s Danish Seating
Wood
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Birch, Plywood
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Upholstery, Walnut, Cane, Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Seating
Steel
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Silk, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Hardwood, Walnut
18th Century French Gothic Antique Seating
Iron
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, 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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