Seating
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Seating
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Hardwood
1940s American Vintage Seating
Mahogany
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Seating
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Steel
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Seating
Wool, Jute, Oak
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Seating
Wool, Jute, Oak
1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Seating
Oak
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Beech
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Seating
Wool, Jute, Oak
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Oak
1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Seating
Walnut
1970s Unknown Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Gold Leaf
1980s Swedish Vintage Seating
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Linen, Oak
1940s Italian Vintage Seating
Wood
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Oak
1970s French Space Age Vintage Seating
Fiberglass
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
Early 1900s Neoclassical Antique Seating
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Walnut
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating
Chrome
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
18th Century British Georgian Antique Seating
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Textile, Wood
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Walnut
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Fabric, Oak
1960s Swedish Vintage Seating
Pine
Late 19th Century American Shaker Antique Seating
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Metal
1940s French Rustic Vintage Seating
Rush, Oak
1960s French Vintage Seating
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Seating
Leather
18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Seating
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Metal
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Pine
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Beech, Fabric
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Stone
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating
Fabric, Ash
1970s Swiss Brutalist Vintage Seating
Leather
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Iron
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Bauhaus Seating
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique 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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