Seating
1940s French Vintage Seating
Rope, Oak
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fiberglass
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Birch
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Rosewood
2010s American Modern Seating
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Leather
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Stainless Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Birch
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Leather, Beech
Late 19th Century Swedish Gothic Revival Antique Seating
Leather, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Leather
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Oak
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Textile, Pine
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Oak
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Walnut, Bentwood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Wood
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Teak
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Seating
Wood
20th Century Seating
Steel
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Upholstery
2010s Seating
Velvet
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum, Chrome
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Wood, Faux Leather
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Seating
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Leather, Oak
1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Seating
Goatskin, Linen
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Birch
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
Early 2000s Hungarian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Walnut, Leather
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Birch, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum, Chrome
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Linen, Foam, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Oak, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Gold Leaf
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Linen
1960s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Cowhide, Wood
2010s American Seating
Sheepskin
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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