Seating
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Silk, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Metal
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Seating
Wicker, Cane, Reed, Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Oak
1980s Italian Prairie School Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century American Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1960s French Vintage Seating
Rattan
1970s Swedish Space Age Vintage Seating
Fabric
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Oak
1930s Czech Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating
Straw, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Velvet
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Beech
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Steel
19th Century Antique Seating
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
Early 20th Century American Shaker Seating
Pine
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
1970s French Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Cane, Walnut
2010s Italian Seating
Iron
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Cotton, Velvet
Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Seating
Wood
19th Century Antique Seating
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Italian Seating
Iron
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Seating
Fruitwood, Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Iron
1980s Dutch Vintage Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Seating
Cane
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Cotton, Velvet
1830s William IV Antique Seating
Mahogany
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
1930s American Aesthetic Movement Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Primitive Seating
Pine
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
1920s French Vintage Seating
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Seating
Metal
Late 20th Century European Modern Seating
Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Fabric, Rattan
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Rosewood
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
2010s Italian Seating
Iron
Mid-20th Century British Bauhaus Seating
Steel
1980s Italian Prairie School Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Unknown Space Age Seating
Leather
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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