Seating
Antique, New and Vintage Seating
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating
Velvet, Mohair
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
2010s Danish Modern Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Faux Fur, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel, Steel, Nickel
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Mahogany
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Canvas, Foam, Pine
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
2010s Canadian Modern Seating
Leather, Walnut
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Seating
Wood
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Cane, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Seating
Bronze
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
20th Century German Post-Modern Seating
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Maple
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Wood, Velvet
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Elm
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
2010s American Seating
Bronze, Steel
2010s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Cherry, Maple, Oak, Oak
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
2010s American Seating
Foam, Bentwood, Upholstery, Down, Cane, Ash, Hardwood, Velvet
1960s German Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Teak
1880s North American Federal Antique Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood, Fabric
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Seating
Hardwood
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Walnut
1950s Chinese Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Linen, Mahogany
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
2010s Danish Modern Seating
Leather, Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Seating
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cane, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 1900s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating
Linen, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Stainless Steel
2010s British Minimalist Seating
Oak, Oak, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Mahogany
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Cord, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Wood
Early 2000s French Modern Seating
Ultrasuede, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating
Fiberglass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Seating
Wood
Antique, New and Vintage Seating
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.