Seating
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bauhaus Seating
Plywood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Mohair, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Oak
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Seating
Mohair, Upholstery, Hardwood
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Lacquer
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Iron
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Upholstery, Beech, Faux Leather
1950s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Oak
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Chrome
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Seating
Bouclé
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Seating
Leather, Wood
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Silk, Cotton, Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Seating
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Iron
Early 20th Century Polish Art Deco Seating
Wool, Oak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Burl
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Beech, Bentwood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Metal
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet
Early 20th Century Bauhaus Seating
Steel, Chrome
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Mahogany, Upholstery
2010s Asian Art Deco Seating
Oak, Burl
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Art Deco Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Seating
Leather, Wood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Beech, Bentwood
20th Century Art Deco Seating
Leather
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Bentwood
1950s Danish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Steel
20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Seating
Wicker, Beech
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Wood
2010s American Art Deco Seating
Mohair, Wood
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bauhaus Seating
Chrome
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Wrought Iron
2010s French Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Oak, Fabric
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.