Seating
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1990s American Modern Seating
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Seating
Metal
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century English Campaign Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Textile
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Suede, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Seating
Straw, Beech
1990s American Regency Seating
Textile, Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Italian Seating
Leather
Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Beech
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Teak
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cotton, Velvet, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Iron
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Textile, Beech
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood, Beech
2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating
Fur, Ash, Faux Fur, Wool, Fabric
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Metal, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating
Steel
Early 19th Century English Rustic Antique Seating
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Bentwood
2010s British Art Deco Seating
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
2010s American Modern Seating
Copper
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Cotton, Wood, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Stainless Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century American Other Seating
Bentwood
1980s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
Early 2000s American Art Deco Seating
Leather
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Bouclé, Ash
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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