Seating
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome, Iron
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Oak
Early 2000s British Bauhaus Seating
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French Bauhaus Seating
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Oak
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Seating
Chrome
2010s Danish Bauhaus Seating
Chrome
1950s French Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Metal
2010s Danish Bauhaus Seating
Chrome
20th Century American Bauhaus Seating
Chrome
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Seating
Steel
1940s Slovak Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Chrome
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Seating
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Seating
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Seating
Brass
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Upholstery, Oak
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Oak
1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Steel
20th Century Italian Bauhaus Seating
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Seating
Steel, Chrome
1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Late 19th Century Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Brass
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Steel, Iron
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Bauhaus Seating
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Leather, Oak, Upholstery, Cotton
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Beech
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Beech
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Beech
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Oak
1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating
Oak
1930s Austrian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Beech
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Seating
Oak
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Chrome
Early 1900s Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Wood, Oak
20th Century European Bauhaus Seating
Chrome
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Oak
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Rush, Oak
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Rush, Maple
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Early 2000s American Bauhaus Seating
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Seating
Steel, Chrome
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Canvas, Beech
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Oak
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Oak
1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Seating
Oak, Leather
1890s American Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Wood, Pine
2010s Dutch Arts and Crafts Seating
Walnut
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Oak
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Seating
Steel, Chrome
1990s Italian Bauhaus Seating
Chrome
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.