Seating
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Seating
Gold, Bronze
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Bronze, Copper, Pewter
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Seating
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Birch
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Rattan
Early 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Seating
Pine
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wool, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood, Fabric
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Papercord, Birch, Teak
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Rosewood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
2010s American Post-Modern Seating
Faux Fur, Wood
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Papercord, Teak
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric
20th Century Classical Roman Seating
Iron
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Rope, Ash
2010s Brazilian Seating
Straw
1970s Danish Space Age Vintage Seating
Leather, Lacquer
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Pine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Velvet
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Papercord, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Rattan
20th Century Modern Seating
Wrought Iron
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Mahogany
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
2010s Brazilian Seating
Steel
19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Linen, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Seating
Polyester
1970s French Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Seating
Oak
1970s Swiss Vintage Seating
Leather
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Plywood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Imbuia
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating
Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Seating
Leather
2010s American Modern Seating
Zebra Hide, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Velvet
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Seating
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating
Wood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Linen
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Textile, Walnut
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Iron
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Seating
Metal, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Seating
Fabric, Rattan, Wood, Lacquer
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Birch
1950s European Vintage Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Seating
Gold, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Seating
Wood
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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This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
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From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
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The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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