Seating
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Seating
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Seating
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century French Seating
Linen, Bamboo
1980s Philippine Vintage Seating
Reed
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Plastic
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech, Bouclé
Mid-20th Century Asian Seating
Cotton, Synthetic, Faux Fur, Elm
18th Century Swedish Baltic Antique Seating
Late 20th Century American Country Seating
Rush, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Leather
1950s French Vintage Seating
Metal
2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Seating
Linen, Velvet, Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Wool, Oak
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Bouclé, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Leather, Fabric, Lacquer
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Leather
1940s Unknown Louis XV Vintage Seating
Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wool
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
1790s French Directoire Antique Seating
Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Bouclé, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century North American Seating
Upholstery, Lucite
1940s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Seating
Cane, Rattan
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Beech
Late 19th Century Antique Seating
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Clay
Late 19th Century American Jacobean Antique Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Linen, Oak
1940s French Vintage Seating
Textile, Faux Bamboo
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wire, Iron
Late 20th Century American Seating
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Leather
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Walnut
2010s American Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Wool, Oak
2010s Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Leather
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Bouclé, Upholstery
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum
1960s European Rustic Vintage Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Leather
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Leather
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
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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