Seating
Antique, New and Vintage Seating
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Linen, Oak
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Beech
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Pine
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Cane, Oak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Oak
2010s American Post-Modern Seating
Velvet
1970s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
2010s French Louis XVI Seating
Beech
2010s European Modern Seating
Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Seating
Silver Leaf
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Linen, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Wood
1970s Swedish Modern Vintage Seating
Pine
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Oak, Teak
1880s French Antique Seating
Beech, Upholstery
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Mahogany
20th Century Seating
Linen, Giltwood
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Cane, Oak
2010s Italian Seating
Aluminum
2010s Seating
Metal
2010s British Seating
Aluminum
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
1950s Vintage Seating
Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass, Metal
1970s Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Chrome
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Ash
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal, Wrought Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Teak
2010s American Modern Seating
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Teak, Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Seating
Hardwood
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Rosewood
1970s American Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Seating
Beech
2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating
Wool, Oak
2010s South African Modern Seating
Velvet, Feathers
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Seating
Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
1880s French Antique Seating
Beech, Upholstery
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Beech
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Bentwood, Upholstery
Antique, New and Vintage Seating
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.