Seating
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Hardwood
2010s Brazilian Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Seating
Foam
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Seating
Beech
1940s American Vintage Seating
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ming Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Seating
Stainless Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Oak, Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Aluminum
1950s American French Provincial Vintage Seating
Fabric
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Seating
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Rush, Wood
2010s European Modern Seating
Bouclé, Rattan, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Ash, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Seating
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Seating
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Seating
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Seating
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cord, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Leather
Early 1900s French Country Antique Seating
Wood, Oak
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Seating
Concrete, Steel
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Bouclé, Upholstery
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cord, Hardwood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Fabric, Ash, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Plastic
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Walnut, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Seating
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Seating
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Seating
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Seating
Jute
Mid-20th Century American Seating
Linen
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Textile, Ash
Mid-20th Century Asian Seating
Cotton, Synthetic, Faux Fur, Elm
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Plastic
1990s Indonesian Bohemian Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
2010s American Seating
Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel
18th Century Swedish Baltic Antique Seating
1980s Philippine Vintage Seating
Reed
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Bouclé, Upholstery
1940s Unknown Louis XV Vintage Seating
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Oak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric
Late 20th Century American Country Seating
Rush, Wood, Paint
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Upholstery
1790s French Directoire Antique Seating
Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Bouclé, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Bouclé, Upholstery
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Linen, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Upholstery
Late 19th Century Antique Seating
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Seating
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century North American Seating
Upholstery, Lucite
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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