Seating
1880s English Antique Seating
Upholstery
20th Century Unknown Modern Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Seating
Chrome
20th Century American Post-Modern Seating
Fabric
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Bentwood
1980s English Vintage Seating
Leather
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating
Velvet, Giltwood
20th Century English Chesterfield Seating
Leather, Upholstery
20th Century Seating
Velvet
2010s Canadian Modern Seating
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Ultrasuede
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wool, Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Seating
Fabric
1940s Rococo Vintage Seating
Satin
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Faux Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Georgian Seating
Leather, Wood
1940s Louis XIV Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Seating
Metal
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Seating
Leather, Wood
1990s Seating
Metal
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Modern Seating
Cotton, Maple, Foam, Faux Leather
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Elm
2010s American Other Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Seating
Brass
20th Century Victorian Seating
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Chesterfield Seating
Leather, Wood
2010s Hollywood Regency Seating
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Chrome
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Seating
Silver Leaf
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Linen, Wood, Paint
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Seating
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Seating
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Seating
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Seating
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Seating
Marble
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Seating
Marble
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
1990s Seating
Cotton
2010s American Other Seating
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Seating
Upholstery
Early 2000s English Post-Modern Seating
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Late 20th Century American Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Seating
Upholstery
1960s American Regency Vintage Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American George III Seating
Leather
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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