Seating
20th Century Indian Art Deco Seating
Cane, Reed, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Trimming
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Seating
Oak, Fabric, Textile, Burlap
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Vienna Secession Seating
Canvas, Wood
20th Century French Provincial Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel, Chrome
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric
1960s Swedish Vintage Seating
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Textile
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wool, Oak, Burlap
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Leather
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1990s Italian Bauhaus Seating
Chrome
2010s French Minimalist Seating
Alpaca, Mohair, Oak
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Ash
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Linen, Mahogany
2010s Spanish Modern Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Hardwood
1970s European Vintage Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
Early 2000s American Seating
Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood, Bouclé, Foam
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Oak
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Beech
1980s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Seating
Brass
20th Century Brutalist Seating
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Ash
Early 2000s Brazilian Organic Modern Seating
Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Pine
1960s Danish Other Vintage Seating
Fabric, Bentwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Canvas
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Leather, Beech
1990s Indian Anglo-Indian Seating
Metal
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Seating
Fabric, Beech
1940s Mexican Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Seating
Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Seating
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Foam, Wood, Walnut
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Beech, Jacquard, Velvet
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Lambskin, Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century English Sheraton Seating
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
2010s American Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Faux Leather, Foam
Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Seating
Upholstery, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Velvet, 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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