Seating
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Teak
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Iron
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
1980s English Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Regency Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Seating
Straw, Wood
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Teak
1790s American Country Antique Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating
Wrought Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Concrete
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Seating
Other
1930s American Louis XIV Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
1940s European Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Foam, Walnut
2010s American Modern Seating
Copper
2010s Italian Seating
Metal, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Seating
Steel
2010s American Modern Seating
Steel, Iron
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Fabric, Wood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Beech, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Wood
2010s Italian Seating
Textile, Beech
1930s English Edwardian Vintage Seating
Fabric
Late 20th Century French Bauhaus Seating
Brass, Nickel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century French Seating
Metal
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Oak, Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
1970s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
2010s Italian Seating
Leather, Beech
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Textile, Beech
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Bouclé, Pine
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Stainless Steel, Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Oak, Walnut, Cherry, 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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