Seating
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Seating
Suede, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary South African Campaign Seating
Zebra Hide
20th Century Seating
Fabric, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Laminate, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Rattan
19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Leather
2010s Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1930s Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Plastic
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1980s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Metal, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Walnut
19th Century Baroque Antique Seating
Upholstery, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Seating
Leather, Wood
1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Teak
20th Century English Victorian Seating
Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Fabric, Wood
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery
2010s American Modern Seating
Fabric, Oak
2010s American Seating
Upholstery
2010s South African Modern Seating
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Seating
Beech
1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Metal
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Faux Fur
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Ash
Late 20th Century American American Classical Seating
Oak
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Seating
Steel
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Seating
Birch
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood, Plywood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Seating
Wood
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1880s French Rococo Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Seating
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Seating
Upholstery
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Chrome
19th Century Antique Seating
Walnut
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Beech, Cotton
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cotton, Velvet, Beech
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Seating
Pine, Paint
18th Century American Sheraton Antique Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Bamboo
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Seating
Hardwood
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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