Seating
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin
1960s French Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Seating
Brass
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Papercord, Pine
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Mohair, Velvet, Oak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wood
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Wood
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
Early 19th Century Irish Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Pine
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Beech
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Naugahyde, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Wool, Oak, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Fabric, Velvet, Birch
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Upholstery, Pine
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Beech
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Seating
Mohair, Hardwood
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Pine
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Mahogany
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Plywood
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Upholstery, Teak
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Pine
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Mohair, Oak
2010s American Regency Seating
Oak
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Wool, Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Slovak Scandinavian Modern Seating
Cord, Wood
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Upholstery, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Fabric, Wood
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Ash
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Teak
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Pine
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Rosewood, Leather
20th Century American Regency Seating
Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Teak
1820s English Regency Antique Seating
Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Cane, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Teak
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Fabric, Rosewood
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Teak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating
Pine
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.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Design Icon Ilse Crawford on Her Colorful New Hans Wegner Chairs
If anyone is brave, humble and adept enough to recolor these mid-century masterpieces, it’s Ilse Crawford. Here, she gives us the details on her five earthy paint choices and tells us how she feels about design collaborations.
113 Chairs That Prove Danish Design Isn’t Limited to Denmark
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.
April’s Most-Liked Interiors on Instagram
Our feed is filled with the world's most beautiful spaces. See the 10 our followers have deemed the best of the best this month.