Seating
1930s Italian Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1820s Regency Antique Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Cotton, Rosewood
20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Birch
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1950s Italian Vintage Seating
Metal
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
Late 20th Century American Colonial Seating
Maple
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Oak
1920s Swedish Vintage Seating
Velvet, Birch
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
2010s Asian Modern Seating
Aluminum
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cane, Bentwood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Wool
2010s Asian Modern Seating
Aluminum
1970s Vintage Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Iron
2010s American Modern Seating
Steel, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Rattan
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Seating
Wood
20th Century English Chesterfield Seating
Leather, Upholstery
2010s American Seating
Velvet
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Oak, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Teak
19th Century French Antique Seating
Walnut
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Cane, Oak
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Birch, Plywood
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Beech
Early 2000s Italian Modern Seating
Steel
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Velvet
19th Century Antique Seating
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Wool
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Textile, Beech
1920s Vintage Seating
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Bouclé, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Seating
Synthetic
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Bouclé
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Wool
2010s American Modern Seating
Fur, Alpaca, Wood
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Cherry, Burl
1970s Swedish Vintage Seating
Pine
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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