Seating
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Teak
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wrought Iron
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Alpaca, Lucite
1820s British Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Mohair
1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Metal, Brass
Early 1900s Italian Aesthetic Movement Antique Seating
Walnut
1920s French Vintage Seating
Rush, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood, Fabric
1950s Indian Vintage Seating
Teak
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Beech, Foam
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Seating
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Plywood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Teak
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
Early 19th Century English Antique Seating
Mahogany
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Seating
Copper, Pewter
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Fabric
1950s Vintage Seating
Walnut
1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Bouclé, Cherry, Softwood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather
Early 1900s Antique Seating
Reed, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Chippendale Seating
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Nickel
1940s Swedish Baroque Vintage Seating
Textile, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood
1940s Virgin Islands Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Teak
1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Seating
Beech
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Beech
1960s Vintage Seating
Wrought Iron
2010s Rustic Seating
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Cane, Teak, Fabric
1970s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1960s French Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1860s Biedermeier Antique Seating
Wood, Birch
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Pine
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Seating
Iron
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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