Seating
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Rosewood, Upholstery
1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Seating
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Brass
2010s Italian Art Deco Seating
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Beech, Coating
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Iron
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Seating
Birch, Leather
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Seating
Brass
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Beech
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Beech
1940s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Metal
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Seating
Cane, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Seating
Leather
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Seating
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Seating
Metal
1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Rope, Oak
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Seating
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Brass
1940s Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Shagreen Stingray
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Macassar
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Brass
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Pine
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Seating
Iron
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Seating
Walnut
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood, Bentwood
18th Century Gothic Revival Antique Seating
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Brass
2010s American Art Deco Seating
Maple, Velvet
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating
Bouclé, Wood
1980s North American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Brass
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Jute, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Brass
20th Century English Art Deco Seating
Upholstery, Beech
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Rosewood, Amboyna
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Brass
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Oak
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Steel
2010s French Art Deco Seating
Wood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Cotton, Beech
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Beech
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
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.