Seating
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Mohair
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Seating
Walnut
19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Seating
Ormolu
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Seating
Mahogany
2010s Seating
Wood
1830s Irish George IV Antique Seating
Brass
19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Seating
Tapestry, Mahogany
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1750s English George III Antique Seating
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Seating
Mahogany, Leather
19th Century English George IV Antique Seating
Mahogany
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Teak
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Upholstery
2010s Seating
Marble
2010s Greek Seating
Wood
2010s Norwegian Seating
Ash
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Birch, Lacquer
1940s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Beech
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Beech
2010s Seating
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Wool, Plastic
2010s Danish Bauhaus Seating
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Seating
Stainless Steel
2010s Seating
Granite, Aluminum
2010s Seating
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary American Seating
Wood
2010s Seating
Aluminum
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Ash
2010s Greek Seating
Wood
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Aluminum
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Seating
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wool, Wood
1890s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Seating
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Seating
Metal
2010s Swiss Seating
Sandstone
2010s Norwegian Seating
Clay
2010s Norwegian Seating
Clay
1850s English Antique Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Ash
2010s Italian Seating
Polystyrene
1970s American Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Bronze, Wrought Iron
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Rosewood, Wool
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Pine
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Rosewood, Velvet
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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