Seating
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Birch
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Naugahyde, Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Wood, Alpaca
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Papercord, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Papercord, Hardwood
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Teak
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Fabric, Pine
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Canvas, Beech
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Victorian Antique Seating
Teak
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Pine
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wood
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Chrome
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Elm
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Fabric, Elm
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Pine
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Cane, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Beech
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Wool, Oak, Plywood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Cowhide, Wood
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Walnut
1970s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Beech
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Wood
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Birch
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Bentwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Oak, Sheepskin
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Birch
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Oak, Lambskin, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Sheepskin, Walnut
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Seating
Walnut
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Foam
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Teak
1870s British Early Victorian Antique Seating
Rattan, Walnut
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Beech
1880s English Victorian Antique Seating
Leather, Mahogany
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Pine
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Pine
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Linen, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Hardwood, Wool
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Beech
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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