Seating
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Bamboo
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Seating
Other
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Maple, Walnut
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech, Cotton, Linen
Early 19th Century Portuguese Antique Seating
Chestnut, Walnut
Mid-18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Birch
1970s Danish Brutalist Vintage Seating
Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Faux Leather
2010s Chinese Modern Seating
Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating
Fiberglass, Resin
1980s American Chesterfield Vintage Seating
Leather
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Hollywood Regency Seating
Metal
1960s Italian Vintage Seating
Wood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Seating
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Beech
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating
Mahogany
2010s Italian Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Ash
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood, Beech, Leather
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating
Elm
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Seating
Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Cane, Walnut, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
1980s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1920s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Mohair, Velvet, Maple
19th Century Antique Seating
Ormolu
2010s American Seating
Stainless Steel
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Textile, Beech
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Seating
Rush, Maple
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Leather
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1990s European Seating
Rope, Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Beech
Late 20th Century Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Seating
Faux Leather, Wood, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Seating
Upholstery
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Upholstery, Oak
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Seating
Wood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Wood, Upholstery, Walnut
1990s American Art Deco Seating
Wood
1940s Italian Vintage Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
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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