Seating
2010s American Modern Seating
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Steel, Chrome
2010s Brazilian Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chestnut
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Seating
Textile, Wood
2010s South African Modern Seating
Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Tapestry, Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Wood, Cedar
1940s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Beech
Mid-19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Seating
Wood
2010s Danish Seating
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
17th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Seating
Wood
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Giltwood
2010s Brazilian Seating
Upholstery, Teak
2010s European Post-Modern Seating
Faux Fur, Foam
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Steel
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Seating
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Wood
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Laminate, Hardwood
2010s Italian Seating
Other
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
2010s Mexican Minimalist Seating
Wood
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Oak
2010s Seating
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary American Seating
Iron
1960s Italian Vintage Seating
Silk, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Hardwood, Ash, Upholstery
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Cane, Teak
19th Century French Directoire Antique Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Seating
Beech
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bamboo
20th Century French Modern Seating
Metal, Chrome
19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Seating
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Beech, Plywood
2010s Brazilian Seating
Upholstery, Teak
2010s American Organic Modern Seating
Wool
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Oak, Walnut, Maple, Ash
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Seating
Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Seating
Maple, Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Seating
Leather
2010s French Other Seating
Brass
2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts Seating
Hardwood, Nylon
2010s Brazilian Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Seating
Teak
1970s Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
2010s Brazilian Seating
Teak
2010s American Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Seating
Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Wood
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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