Seating
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Seating
Rush, Oak
1920s Swedish Rococo Vintage Seating
Fabric, Giltwood
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Seating
Upholstery, Oak
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Rush
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Oak
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Leather, Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Leather, Oak
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Leather, Oak
1760s Italian Rococo Antique Seating
Walnut
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Oak
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Oak
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating
Pine
Mid-19th Century French Rococo Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Seating
Rush, Beech
Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Seating
Wood
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Oak
Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating
Pine, Paint
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Seating
Canvas, Wood
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Seating
Brass
19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Leather, Oak
Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Beech
1890s American Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Steel
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Wood, Mahogany
1920s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating
Oak
1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating
Wicker, Wood
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Rush, Oak
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Cherry, Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Seating
Walnut, Leather
Early 20th Century French Rococo Seating
Velvet, Giltwood
Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Fabric, Oak
20th Century Italian Rococo Seating
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Oak
1760s Italian Rococo Antique Seating
Walnut
18th Century French Rococo Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Seating
Silk, Wood, Lacquer
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Oak
1920s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating
Straw, Oak
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Seating
Iron
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Seating
Oak
Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Oak
Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Seating
Velvet, Poplar, Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Oak, Upholstery, Leather
18th Century French Rococo Antique Seating
Wood
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Oak
1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating
Oak, Leather
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Seating
Fabric, Oak
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Leather, Cherry, Ebony
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Seating
Leather
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Leather, Walnut
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Oak
20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating
Leather, Oak
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.