Seating
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Leather, Bentwood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Beech, Bentwood
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Fabric, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Fabric, Cane, Beech
1940s Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Cane, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Upholstery, Bentwood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Beech, Bentwood
Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
2010s American American Classical Seating
Linen, Oak
Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Bronze
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Seating
Metal
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Oak
Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Iron
20th Century American American Classical Seating
Mahogany, Rush
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Fabric, Beech
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Bentwood
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Seating
Gold Leaf
19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Mahogany, Velvet
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Canadian Neoclassical Seating
Upholstery, Satinwood
20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Wrought Iron
19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Oak, Upholstery
18th Century and Earlier American American Classical Antique Seating
20th Century Canadian Neoclassical Seating
Burl, Fabric
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Beech
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Wood, Fabric
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Fabric, Bentwood
19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Seating
Iron
Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Wood
1940s American Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Velvet, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Seating
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Velvet, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Seating
Brocade, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
1880s Swedish Neoclassical Antique Seating
Ash
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Seating
Fabric, Rattan, Bentwood
1970s Swedish Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Velvet, Beech, Pine
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Seating
Leather
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Seating
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Seating
Leather
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Rattan, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Metal
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Seating
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Brass, Iron
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Steel
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Brass
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.