Seating
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Chrome, Iron
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Rattan
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Wool, Bentwood, Coconut
Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Seating
Aluminum
1970s Swiss Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Seating
Steel
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Seating
Walnut
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Seating
Steel, Chrome
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Sycamore
2010s Indian Art Deco Seating
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Beech
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Seating
Chrome
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Oak
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1930s Hungarian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Steel
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Rosewood, Burl
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Leather
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wool, Wood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Seating
Cherry
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Teak
2010s Slovak Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Plywood
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Metal, Steel, Chrome
1990s Art Deco Seating
Cowhide
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Metal, Chrome, Steel
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Rattan
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Seating
Cotton
1920s Portuguese Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Seating
Cotton, Foam, Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Rattan
1920s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Steel, Nickel
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Seating
Brocade, Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Walnut
1940s Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating
Brass
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Seating
Chrome
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Mahogany
2010s American Art Deco Seating
Maple, Upholstery
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Metal
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Seating
Chrome
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Seating
Metal
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Steel
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Mahogany
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood, Mahogany
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Mahogany
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Sycamore
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Wrought Iron
19th Century Art Deco Antique Seating
Sheepskin
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Seating
Chrome, Steel
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.