Seating
19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Giltwood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
1980s Finnish Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Linen, Walnut
19th Century French Antique Seating
Concrete
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cane, Teak
2010s Italian Other Seating
Brass, Metal
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Rattan
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Oak
2010s American Modern Seating
Bouclé, Maple
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fiberglass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Walnut, Oak, Linen, Mohair, Leather, Wood, Velvet, Bouclé, Fabric
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Seating
Metal, Other
Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Seating
Pine
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1970s European Vintage Seating
Iron
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Seating
Rush, Maple
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Seating
Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Seating
Chrome
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Maple, Plywood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century English Country Seating
Cotton, Wood
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Ash
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel, Chrome
1920s American Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Fabric, Foam, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel, Chrome
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Wood
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Seating
Faux Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel, Iron
18th Century French Gothic Antique Seating
Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome, Sheet Metal
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Rattan
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Rush, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Ash
Early 19th Century English Primitive Antique Seating
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Upholstery
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Seating
Rush, Elm
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating
Oak
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century English Seating
Brass
1960s Vintage Seating
Rosewood
Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Textile, Velvet, Beech
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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