Seating
Antique, New and Vintage Seating
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
Early 2000s Turkish International Style Seating
Leather, Oak, Walnut
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Iron
2010s American Seating
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Faux Fur, Wood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Linen, Birch
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Oak
2010s European Modern Seating
Bronze
1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Giltwood
2010s American Minimalist Seating
Stainless Steel
2010s South African Modern Seating
Steel
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood, Upholstery
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Textile, Linen, Walnut
19th Century British Antique Seating
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Seating
Aluminum, Chrome
1980s Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Mohair, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Hardwood
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Oak, Fabric
1970s French Vintage Seating
Pine
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Seating
Rattan, Maple
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Teak
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Oak, Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Seating
Wood, Fabric
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Rattan
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Beech, Pine
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Cane, Oak
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
2010s Brazilian Seating
Upholstery, Teak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century English Antique Seating
Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary British Industrial Seating
Steel
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Birch
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
1970s American Modern Vintage Seating
Lucite, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Seating
Aluminum
2010s Modern Seating
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1950s Italian Louis XV Vintage Seating
Leather, Walnut
2010s North American Modern Seating
Leather, Walnut
2010s British Minimalist Seating
Ash, Walnut, Ash
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass, Nickel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wool, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Oak
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Straw, Oak
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Copper, Iron
Antique, New and Vintage Seating
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.