Seating
1950s Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Seating
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Birch, Elm
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Steel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Walnut
20th Century European Louis XV Seating
Wood
1930s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Metal
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Seating
Leather
Early 2000s American Art Deco Seating
Wool, Mohair
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Rattan
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Ebony, Macassar
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Early 2000s American Louis XV Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Wood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Seating
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Macassar
1880s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Seating
Mahogany
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Beech
1980s Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric
2010s North American Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Wood
20th Century North American Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
2010s North American Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Beech
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather
1990s Canadian Art Deco Seating
Leather, Wood
1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Oak
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Oak
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Beech
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Metal, Chrome
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Oak
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Beech, Macassar
20th Century Louis XV Seating
Burlap, Linen, Giltwood
20th Century Art Deco Seating
Mohair, Birch
1940s European Art Deco Vintage Seating
Beech
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Leather, Mahogany
Late 18th Century British Louis XV Antique Seating
Linen, Wood
18th Century European Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Early 2000s American Art Deco Seating
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Metal
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Cotton, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut, Leather, Textile
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Seating
Bronze, Stainless Steel
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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