Seating
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Iron
Early 20th Century Art Deco Seating
Upholstery, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
1940s Philippine Art Deco Vintage Seating
Cane, Rattan
20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Leather, Pine
20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Oak, Mohair
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Seating
Leather
2010s Italian Art Deco Seating
Textile
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Seating
Steel, Brass
2010s Canadian Art Deco Seating
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Beech, Lacquer
20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Linen
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Chrome
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Linen, Wood
1950s French Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Bronze, Wrought Iron
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Hardwood
1990s Italian Regency Seating
Fruitwood
20th Century British Art Deco Seating
Leather
1950s Czech Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Beech
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wicker, Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Seating
Leather, Cane, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut, Softwood
20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Leather
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Seating
Velvet
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Early 2000s American Art Deco Seating
Suede
20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
1990s American Art Deco Seating
Suede
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Leather
1970s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Leather
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Leather
Late 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Seating
Leather, Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Seating
Fabric, 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.