Seating
1930s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Seating
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
2010s French Art Deco Seating
Silk, Velvet, Oak, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating
Brass, Stainless Steel
20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Cotton
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1940s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Seating
Leather, Wool, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Organic Modern Seating
Oak, Cedar
2010s American Organic Modern Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
2010s French Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Oak, Fabric
Early 20th Century South African Art Deco Seating
Mohair, Wood
2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Seating
Fabric, Foam, Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Iron
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wrought Iron
1940s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Jacquard, Oak
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Seating
Walnut, Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Walnut
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Chrome
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Walnut
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Jacquard, Beech
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Seating
Wool, Velvet
20th Century Organic Modern Seating
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Metal
1960s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Seating
Textile, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Seating
Wood, Fruitwood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Leather, Wood
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Seating
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
1930s Japanese Art Deco Vintage Seating
Bamboo
20th Century Organic Modern Seating
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Seating
Jacquard, Velvet
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Bentwood, Plywood
1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Seating
Cane, Rattan
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Beech, Bentwood
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Birch
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Seating
Felt, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Seating
Rattan, Teak
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Seating
Metal
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Birch
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Seating
Leather, Rattan
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Ebony, Macassar
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.