Seating
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Enamel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Teak
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Teak, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric
2010s Asian Modern Seating
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating
Linen, Wood
2010s American Seating
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
2010s Italian Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Wood, Fabric, Lacquer
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Oak
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Mohair, Beech
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Beech
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Cedar
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Chrome
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Upholstery, Fabric, Hardwood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Seating
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Seating
Rattan
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Hardwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Teak, Wool
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s American Modern Seating
Leather, Ziricote
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century American Post-Modern Seating
Fabric
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
2010s American Modern Seating
Leather
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Papercord, Teak
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Seating
Walnut
1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Seating
Fabric, Birch
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Leather, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Reed
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
2010s American Modern Seating
Steel
2010s American Modern Seating
Steel
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Leather, Hardwood
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Wood, Upholstery
Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Brass, Wrought Iron
2010s American Seating
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Zebra Hide
20th Century German Seating
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Seating
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Seating
Wood, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Modern Seating
Wood, Oak
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Pine
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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