Seating
Antique, New and Vintage Seating
20th Century American Seating
Rosewood
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Metal
1750s Italian Rococo Antique Seating
Leather, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Cane, Oak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Beech
2010s Primitive Seating
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
1920s Vintage Seating
Fruitwood
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood, Maple
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Velvet
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
Mid-19th Century Antique Seating
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
2010s American Modern Seating
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Seating
Concrete, Aluminum, Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Seating
Walnut, Velvet
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Silk, Cane, Ash
20th Century European Seating
Velvet
20th Century European Seating
Chenille, Velvet
1950s English Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Rosewood
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool
Mid-20th Century Sicilian Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Beech
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Beech
1840s Chinese Antique Seating
Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wool, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Wood, Leather, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Seating
Cocobolo, Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1960s Vintage Seating
Cane
1970s Vintage Seating
Fabric
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
20th Century European Seating
Leather
1960s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Beech
20th Century North American Seating
Velvet
20th Century European Seating
Velvet
20th Century European Seating
Velvet
2010s Austrian Seating
Leather, Fabric
2010s Austrian Seating
Leather, Fabric
2010s German Seating
Wood
2010s German Seating
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bauhaus Seating
Steel
2010s Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Fabric, Resin
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.