Seating
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Bentwood, Plywood
2010s Italian Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
1950s French Vintage Seating
Steel
2010s Seating
Fabric
2010s Italian Seating
Leather
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood, Maple
2010s Italian Seating
Leather
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Bamboo
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Bouclé
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Foam, Ash, Birch
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Textile, Birch, Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
2010s American Modern Seating
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Seating
Fabric, Rattan, Wood, Lacquer
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Steel
2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Resin, Wood
2010s Cambodian Seating
Oak, Fabric
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
1960s Italian Bohemian Vintage Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century Antique Seating
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Organic Modern Seating
Wood, Walnut
2010s European Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Birch
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Linen, Oak
1960s Italian Vintage Seating
Linen, Bamboo, Wicker
1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Teak
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1960s Italian Rococo Vintage Seating
Satin, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
2010s Greek Modern Seating
Wood, Velvet
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating
Wood
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Beech
Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Seating
Hide, Oak
2010s Unknown Organic Modern Seating
Velvet, Ash, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Bouclé, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wool
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Fabric, Oak, Burlap
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Seating
Linen, Oak
Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Birch
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Maple, Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Seating
Cane, 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.
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