Seating
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric
1980s French Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Seating
Wood
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Cane, Lacquer
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Seating
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Post-Modern Seating
Metal
2010s American Modern Seating
Maple, Silk
Mid-20th Century Danish Seating
Faux Leather, Wood, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
2010s American Shaker Seating
Maple, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
19th Century French Baroque Antique Seating
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Industrial Seating
Wood
1960s Swiss Space Age Vintage Seating
PVC
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Beech, Jacquard, Velvet
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating
Steel
2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Chippendale Seating
Cane, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Seating
Papercord, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Seating
Mahogany
2010s Seating
Copper
Early 2000s American Regency Seating
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Teak, Leather
2010s American Shaker Seating
Walnut
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seating
Chenille, Hardwood, Maple, Paint
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Steel
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Seating
Onyx, Marble
2010s American Modern Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Seating
Rope, Teak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Wood, Fabric
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cotton, Velvet
1790s Swiss Antique Seating
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Bentwood, Birch, Walnut
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Alpaca, Wood
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Seating
Fabric, Maple, Walnut
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Mohair, Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1970s French Vintage Seating
Elm
2010s American Modern Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Linen, Cane, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating
Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Pine
Early 20th Century Swedish Chesterfield Seating
Leather, Grasscloth, Beech
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Oak
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Linen, Pine
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Beech, Wool
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Seating
Leather, Oak
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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