Seating
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Modern Antique Seating
Fabric, Beech
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Beech
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Seating
Textile, Wood
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Canvas, Oak, Plywood
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating
Pine
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood, Leather
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Rosewood
19th Century French Antique Seating
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Lambskin, Oak
1960s American Vintage Seating
Wood
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating
Oak, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
Early 1900s American Adirondack Antique Seating
Hickory, Pine
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Leather
Early 20th Century Taisho Seating
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Resin
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Papercord, Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Pine
1880s British Victorian Antique Seating
Leather, Wood
1950s Italian Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood, Leather, Beech
Early 20th Century Seating
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Rush, Walnut, Paint
1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Wood, Beech
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak, Pine
Mid-19th Century English Antique Seating
Pine
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
18th Century English William and Mary Antique Seating
Oak
20th Century English Regency Seating
Leather
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Beech
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Walnut
Late 20th Century Swiss Seating
Leather
1880s English High Victorian Antique Seating
Leather, Oak
1790s English Sheraton Antique Seating
Wood
1980s American Modern Vintage Seating
Canvas, Wood, Paint
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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