Seating
1970s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Seating
Metal
Mid-18th Century Swedish Brutalist Antique Seating
Pine, Birch
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating
Beech
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Mexican Brutalist Seating
Hardwood
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Tapestry, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Seating
Leather, Canvas, Pine
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Dutch Brutalist Vintage Seating
Steel
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Beech
1970s German Brutalist Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Seating
Iron
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1890s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Brutalist Seating
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Silk, Wood
1860s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Birch
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Cotton, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Seating
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Seating
Pine
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Linen, Wood, Paint
20th Century Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Seating
Resin, Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
1890s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Walnut
1970s Dutch Brutalist Vintage Seating
Rush, Oak
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Velvet, Wood
1880s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood, Oak
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Tapestry, Beech
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Seating
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XV Seating
Leather, Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Seating
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Tapestry, Walnut
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Rope, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Seating
Oak
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Brocade, Wood, Down
1980s Unknown Louis XV Vintage Seating
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Seating
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Walnut, Leather
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Seating
Oak
1960s Ecuadorean Brutalist Vintage Seating
Teak, Leather
1870s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Tapestry, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating
Wood, Oak
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Cane
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating
Wood, Walnut
1970s European Brutalist Vintage Seating
Fabric, Faux Leather, Pine
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood
1780s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Walnut
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.