Seating
Antique, New and Vintage Seating
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Stainless Steel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Rosewood
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Leather
2010s North American Modern Seating
Leather, Walnut
2010s French Modern Seating
Plaster, PVC, Wood
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Oak, Leather
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
2010s British Minimalist Seating
Walnut, Ash, Ash
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
2010s Danish Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Naugahyde, Wood
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel, Steel
20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Seating
Metal
Early 20th Century French Seating
Straw, Walnut
2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating
Velvet, Fabric
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Plastic
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Rosewood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Mahogany
2010s American Seating
Brass
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bamboo, Wood, Teak
2010s Turkish Modern Seating
Brass
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Metal, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Post-Modern Seating
Steel
2010s Organic Modern Seating
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Walnut, Bouclé
1910s French Louis XIII Vintage Seating
Fur
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Seating
Giltwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Linen, Wood, Ivory, Upholstery
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1920s Dutch Modern Vintage Seating
Belgian Black Marble
2010s Belgian Modern Seating
Wood
Late 20th Century French Modern Seating
Parchment Paper
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass, Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Lucite
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Rosewood
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Seating
Fabric
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Spanish Modern Seating
Brass, Steel, Steel
Antique, New and Vintage Seating
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.