Seating
1920s American Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Bronze, Iron
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Seating
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating
Pine
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating
Pine
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Seating
Berlin Iron
1960s Bulgarian Folk Art Vintage Seating
Wood
1890s Folk Art Antique Seating
Walnut
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1930s Folk Art Vintage Seating
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish American Classical Seating
Wood, Leather
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Seating
Rattan, Wood
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating
Pine
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Seating
Mohair, Wood, Paint
19th Century Spanish Folk Art Antique Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Plaster, Pine
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Cane, Wood, Fabric
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Giltwood, Paint
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Wood
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating
Wood
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Bronze, Metal
1820s American American Classical Antique Seating
Mohair, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Metal
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Seating
Upholstery, Cherry
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Seating
Fabric, Giltwood
Early 1900s Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating
Pine
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
1960s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century American American Classical Seating
Hardwood, Paint
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Seating
Wood
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Wood, Giltwood, Fabric, Upholstery
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Metal, Brass
1820s Baltic Neoclassical Antique Seating
Mahogany, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Fabric, Giltwood, Paint
1950s French Folk Art Vintage Seating
Wood
2010s American Folk Art Seating
Oak, Walnut
Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Seating
Mahogany, Pine
20th Century Spanish Folk Art Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Seating
Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating
Pine
19th Century Folk Art Antique Seating
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Seating
Silver Leaf
1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Seating
Brass, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
1950s Spanish Folk Art Vintage Seating
Iron
20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Seating
Leather, Velvet, Lacquer
1980s American Folk Art Vintage Seating
Maple
1840s Neoclassical Antique Seating
Brass
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Walnut
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.