Seating
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Seating
Wood
2010s Italian Neoclassical Seating
Gold Leaf
20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Fabric, Wood
1970s American American Classical Vintage Seating
Textile, Silk, Walnut
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Linen, Wood
1780s Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Seating
Leather, Wood
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Linen, Walnut
20th Century American American Classical Seating
Metal
20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Wood
20th Century American Classical Seating
Mohair
2010s American American Classical Seating
Brass
1970s American Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Brass
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Seating
Upholstery
1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Bronze
2010s American American Classical Seating
Linen, Oak
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Seating
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese American Classical Seating
Wood
Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany, Oak
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Bronze
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Wood
20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Leather, Oak
1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Brass
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Seating
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Seating
Leather
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Seating
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
Early 20th Century American American Classical Seating
Hardwood
Early 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Antique Seating
Bronze
20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Seating
Wood
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood, Birch
1950s American Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Wicker, Wood
1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Wood
1860s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Seating
Bamboo
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Beech
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Seating
Cane, Wood, Paint
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Faux Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Seating
Walnut
19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Gold Leaf
2010s Neoclassical Seating
Bronze
2010s American American Classical Seating
Foam, Oak
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Seating
Birch
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Silk, Upholstery, Walnut
1970s American American Classical Vintage Seating
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Seating
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish American Classical Seating
Wood, Leather
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Brass
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.