Seating
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Cane, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Lacquer
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Lacquer
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Walnut
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Pine
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery
1990s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Velvet
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fruitwood, Leather
Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Seating
Aluminum
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Metal
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin
Late 20th Century Philippine Seating
Rattan
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Pine
Late 20th Century American Seating
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer
1970s Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Seating
Fabric, Rush
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Seating
Leather
20th Century American Seating
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Seating
Fabric, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1960s Italian Baroque Vintage Seating
Velvet, Beech
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Hardwood, Velvet
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
Early 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Seating
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Seating
Shell, Upholstery, Wood
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Chrome
1970s French Vintage Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Textile, Wool, Mohair
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Rattan
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Faux Leather, Lucite
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
Early 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Beech
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1940s French Rustic Vintage Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Iron
1960s American Vintage Seating
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Polyester
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Cotton, Foam, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Seating
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Seating
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1980s Norwegian Brutalist Vintage Seating
Steel
Late 20th Century American Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
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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