Seating
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Seating
Leather
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Mid-Century Modern Seating
Foam
1980s American Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1990s Seating
Cotton, Damask
2010s Czech Art Deco Seating
Beech, Walnut, Spruce
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Seating
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Wood, Leather
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Zitan
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Wood
1950s Italian Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Elm
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Papercord, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Seating
Wool, Linen, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum, Enamel
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Seating
Fabric
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Foam, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel, Chrome
2010s Canadian Modern Seating
Cedar
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Walnut
1990s American Modern Seating
Mohair
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Seating
Fabric, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Resin
1920s Vintage Seating
Hardwood
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Birch
1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Chrome
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Plastic
2010s American Seating
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Seating
Fabric, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Maple
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
2010s German Seating
Cork
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Seating
Wicker
1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wicker, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel, Chrome
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Chenille, Velvet, Beech, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Oak
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Faux Leather
2010s Italian Seating
Iron
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Rush, Ash
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Elm
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Seating
Faux Fur, Velvet, Jacquard, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
19th Century French Other Antique Seating
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel, Chrome
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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