Seating
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century Antique Seating
Beech
2010s Spanish Modern Seating
Steel
1950s American Vintage Seating
Rattan, Mahogany
2010s Organic Modern Seating
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Plastic
1950s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Seating
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
1980s American Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum, Steel
Late 19th Century British Antique Seating
Pine
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Textile
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal, Brass
Early 2000s Italian Seating
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Beech, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Leather, Ostrich Leather
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Ash, Teak
Early 20th Century Indian Seating
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Seating
Fabric, Rattan
1960s Dutch Brutalist Vintage Seating
Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Oak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Bamboo
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Seating
Upholstery
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Seating
Fabric, Velvet
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Papercord, Teak
1980s Anglo-Indian Vintage Seating
Leather, Bamboo, Wicker
1880s British Sheraton Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Seating
Leather
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Other
2010s Dutch Modern Seating
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Seating
Leather
Late 20th Century Italian Biedermeier Seating
Bronze
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Seating
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Seating
Aluminum
1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Antique Seating
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
1960s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
1980s Belgian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
2010s British Minimalist Seating
Tulipwood
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Organic Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Bronze, Iron
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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