Seating
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
2010s American Modern Seating
Brass
1920s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Seating
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating
Fur, Fabric, Wool, Faux Fur, Ash
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric
2010s Asian Modern Seating
Fabric, Synthetic, Wicker
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Oak
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Seating
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Seating
Wood
2010s Seating
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2010s Italian Seating
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
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2010s American Regency Seating
Velvet
2010s Indian Post-Modern Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating
Walnut
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Seating
Metal
Early 20th Century American Seating
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Fabric
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
20th Century English Modern Seating
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Birch
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Bamboo
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood, Bouclé
Early 2000s Danish Modern Seating
Stainless Steel
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Rush, Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Post-Modern Seating
Steel
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Rush, Oak, Ash, Elm
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Seating
Textile, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Elm
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating
Paint, Wood, Upholstery, Muslin
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
2010s Italian Art Deco Seating
Textile
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood, Maple
2010s Seating
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Ash
Early 2000s American Georgian Seating
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Beech
1960s Italian Vintage Seating
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Tapestry, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Oak
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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