Seating
1970s American Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Metal
1960s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Seating
Leather
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Bentwood, Beech, Fabric
1980s American Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Leather, Wicker, Wood
Late 20th Century American American Classical Seating
Brass
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Brass, Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Seating
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Aluminum
Early 1800s German Neoclassical Antique Seating
Cherry
Late 20th Century American American Classical Seating
Hardwood, Paint
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Seating
Wood, Fabric
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Seating
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Velvet, Walnut, Down
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Cane, Beech
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Seating
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Unknown American Classical Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Seating
1880s British Neoclassical Antique Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century American American Classical Seating
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Unknown American Classical Antique Seating
Pine
1780s Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Gold Leaf
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Seating
Wood
1960s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Metal
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Seating
Brass
1820s American Neoclassical Antique Seating
Mahogany
1860s Danish Neoclassical Antique Seating
Wool, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Aluminum
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Cane, Bentwood
1840s American American Classical Antique Seating
Maple
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Plywood, Beech, Bentwood
20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Leather, Fabric, Wood
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Steel
1890s Swedish Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Rattan, Bentwood
2010s American American Classical Seating
Foam, Oak
19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Silk
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s German American Classical Seating
Reed, Hardwood
1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Iron
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Leather, Wood
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Seating
Beech
1920s American American Classical Vintage Seating
Cane, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Iron
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Beech, Bentwood
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Seating
Beech
1890s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Bentwood, Rattan, Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Upholstery, Beech
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Cane, Beech
1980s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Bronze
1810s American Neoclassical Antique Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Seating
Walnut
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.