Seating
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Seating
Leather
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Leather, Velvet
1950s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Chrome
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Seating
Wicker
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood, Oak
1990s French Art Deco Seating
Leather, Mahogany
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Bronze, Iron
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Fabric
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wicker, Beech
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Walnut
1910s Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wool, Oak
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Rosewood, Burl
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Seating
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Leather
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Oak
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Chrome
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating
Chrome
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Wood, Leather, Oak, Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Wood, Beech
1940s British Art Deco Vintage Seating
Metal
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Seating
Leather, Sheepskin
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Seating
Fabric, Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Rattan, Bamboo
1940s English Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Oak
Early 2000s American Art Deco Seating
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Seating
Elm, Walnut, Pine, Burl
1920s Art Deco Vintage Seating
Bentwood
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Chrome
20th Century English Art Deco Seating
Leather
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Leather, Wood
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Brass
1930s Art Deco Vintage Seating
Walnut
1940s Polish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Walnut
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Walnut
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather
1950s German Art Deco Vintage Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Silk, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Bamboo, Wicker
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Seating
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery
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.