Seating
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s American Organic Modern Seating
Wool, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Metal, Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Seating
Metal
2010s Oceanic Organic Modern Seating
Fabric, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Seating
Leather, Wood
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Seating
Walnut
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Lacquer
20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Textile, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Seating
Brass, Bronze
2010s North American Organic Modern Seating
Wenge
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wicker, Beech
2010s British Art Deco Seating
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Chenille, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Velvet, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Organic Modern Seating
Wood, Oak
20th Century American Organic Modern Seating
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Seating
Leather, Bamboo, Wood
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Seating
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Fabric, Upholstery
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating
Elm
1990s American Art Deco Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Seating
Mahogany, Lacquer
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Jacquard, Beech
2010s Italian Art Deco Seating
Textile
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Seating
Upholstery, Hardwood
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Bouclé, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Seating
Rope, Hardwood
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
2010s Italian Art Deco Seating
Textile
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Shagreen Stingray
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Rattan, Wicker
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Cherry
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Oak
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Beech
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Seating
Steel
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Antique Seating
Bentwood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Seating
Aluminum
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Aluminum
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wool, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Seating
Wood
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Seating
Wicker, Reed
Mid-20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Seating
Teak
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
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.