Seating
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Brass
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Seating
Metal
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Beech, Bentwood
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Wood, Fabric
2010s Spanish Art Deco Seating
Metal
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating
Steel, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Seating
Upholstery, Wood
2010s British Art Deco Seating
Alpaca, Beech
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Beech
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Beech, Bentwood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Wood, Fabric
20th Century American Art Deco Seating
Leather, Mahogany, Rosewood, Walnut
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Beech, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Seating
Leather, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Beech, Softwood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Beech, Sheepskin
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Birch
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Seating
Hardwood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Mahogany
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Hemp, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Iron
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Ash
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Bronze
1940s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Wood, Nutwood
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Seating
Fabric
20th Century Austrian Art Deco Seating
Beech, Ebony
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Cane, Rush, Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Cane, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Lacquer
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Chenille, Oak
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fir
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Chenille, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Velvet, Maple
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Mohair, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, PVC
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
1950s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Seating
Rattan
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.