Seating
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Seating
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Seating
Wood, Teak
2010s American Organic Modern Seating
Metal
20th Century Art Deco Seating
Sheepskin
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Cherry
2010s American Art Deco Seating
Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Seating
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Oak
Early 1900s English Art Deco Antique Seating
Leather, Wood
2010s Organic Modern Seating
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
1990s American Organic Modern Seating
Cane, Mahogany
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
1940s German Art Deco Vintage Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
1940s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Mahogany
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Bronze, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Seating
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Seating
Cowhide, Hide, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Seating
Fabric
20th Century American Art Deco Seating
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Seating
Metal, Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Seating
Reclaimed Wood
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Bakelite, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Seating
Fabric
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Art Deco Seating
Metal, Brass
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
1990s Art Deco Seating
Rattan
20th Century Organic Modern Seating
Elm
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Wrought Iron
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating
Brass
2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Seating
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Oak
20th Century English Art Deco Seating
Leather, Beech, Oak
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Iron, Gold Leaf
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1910s German Art Deco Vintage Seating
Silk, Mahogany, Down
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Seating
Stainless Steel
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Faux Leather
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Textile
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Seating
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Seating
Velvet
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood, Beech
2010s American Art Deco Seating
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Iron, Sheet Metal
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.