Seating
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
1950s Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American Romantic Seating
Wrought Iron
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Antler
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Beech
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Seating
Walnut
1840s American Federal Antique Seating
Pine
1980s Italian Vintage Seating
Leather
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Seating
Sheepskin, Bouclé
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wrought Iron
1960s American Space Age Vintage Seating
Aluminum
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel
1940s American Vintage Seating
Rattan
Early 2000s French Regency Seating
Iron
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Cedar
19th Century French Directoire Antique Seating
Wrought Iron
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Seating
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century French Seating
Textile, Wood
2010s Turkish Minimalist Seating
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood
20th Century American American Classical Seating
Hardwood, Wool
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Teak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome, Steel
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Seating
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood, Beech
1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Natural Fiber, Cherry
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating
Chrome, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Teak
1860s Danish Queen Anne Antique Seating
Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
19th Century Louis Philippe Antique Seating
Silk, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Aluminum, Steel
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Oak
19th Century Adam Style Antique Seating
Satinwood, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Stainless Steel
1950s American Vintage Seating
Rattan
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Paint, Beech
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
1970s Swiss Vintage Seating
Leather
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Polyester, Walnut, Lacquer, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Seating
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Wood, Velvet
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Bentwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
19th Century Scottish Campaign Antique Seating
Elm
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Faux Leather, Walnut, Cedar
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1960s Dutch Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
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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