Seating
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Iron
Early 1900s Hungarian Rustic Antique Seating
Pine
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Pine
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Nickel
2010s Spanish Modern Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Linen, Foam, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Seating
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Fabric, Beech
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Elm
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Seating
Beech
1920s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Seating
Wood
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Tribal Seating
Metal
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
1970s Dutch Industrial Vintage Seating
Iron
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Hardwood
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Plastic
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel, Chrome
2010s English Victorian Seating
Linen, Oak, Down, Feathers
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Mahogany
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet
20th Century Arts and Crafts Seating
Oak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
19th Century Mexican Rustic Antique Seating
Hardwood
2010s Italian Art Deco Seating
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum, Enamel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Velvet
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
1980s Dutch Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wool
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Seating
Oak, Pine
Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Seating
Upholstery, Ash, Walnut
Early 20th Century American American Classical Seating
Rush, Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1940s Italian Vintage Seating
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Walnut
2010s American Modern Seating
Wood, Maple
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Seating
Cane, Bentwood
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Teak
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Wood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric
2010s American Modern Seating
Wrought Iron
1990s Post-Modern Seating
Upholstery, Ultrasuede, 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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