Seating
2010s Turkish Art Deco Seating
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century Art Deco Seating
Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Macassar
1940s English Art Deco Vintage Seating
Oak
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Seating
Softwood
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Seating
Leather, Beech
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Art Deco Seating
Wicker
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood, Leather
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Seating
Upholstery
20th Century Art Deco Seating
Sheepskin
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Purpleheart
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Japonisme Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Seating
Brass
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood, Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Cherry
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Steel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Beech, Canvas
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Iron, Gold Leaf
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Chrome
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Wood, Paint
20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Upholstery, Beech
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Walnut
1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Beech, Mahogany
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Beech
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Sycamore
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Oak
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Rosewood, Amboyna
20th Century Art Deco Seating
Macassar
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Seating
Oak
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Beech
1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Metal, Brass, Iron
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fruitwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Wrought Iron
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Kingwood, Teak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Chrome
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Seating
Upholstery
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Brass
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Walnut
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Beech
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Art Deco Seating
Velvet
2010s American Art Deco Seating
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Seating
Upholstery, Wood, 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.