Seating
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Teak
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1960s Vintage Seating
Beech
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
1750s Irish George III Antique Seating
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Seating
Wool, Foam, Wood
1980s French Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Foam, Wood
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Chrome
18th Century French Modern Antique Seating
Upholstery
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Nylon, Rosewood
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Seating
Hickory
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Linen, Hemp, Cane, Wood, Down
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Beech
1890s Norwegian Louis Philippe Antique Seating
Walnut
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Birdseye Maple
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Walnut
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bamboo, Wicker
1970s American Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Seating
Rubber
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Birdseye Maple
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Cowhide
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Seating
Velvet
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Seating
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
20th Century American Organic Modern Seating
Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Seating
Beech
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Oak
19th Century English Regency Antique Seating
Brass
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
1870s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Oak
Early 20th Century French Rustic Seating
Wood
Early 20th Century French Rustic Seating
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Seating
Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Chrome
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Enamel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel, Chrome
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Teak
19th Century French Antique Seating
Walnut
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Rosewood
1830s French Antique Seating
Upholstery
1890s Swedish Empire Antique Seating
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Seating
Bentwood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Cherry
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Austrian Vintage Seating
Bentwood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Oak, Teak
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Steel
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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