Seating
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Oak
Early 2000s Italian Modern Seating
Velvet, Foam, Down, Feathers
Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Seating
Upholstery, Giltwood, Paint
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
2010s American Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood, Fabric
2010s Norwegian Modern Seating
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century English Seating
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Textile, Beech
1970s American Vintage Seating
Cord, Pine
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Oak
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Cherry, Burl
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XIII Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Foam, Wood
19th Century English Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Space Age Seating
Leather, Fiberglass
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Teak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Rush, Oak
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Wood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Seating
Cherry
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cane, Wood
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
2010s American Modern Seating
Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Textile
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Metal
1870s Renaissance Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Seating
Linen, Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Seating
Linen
20th Century Unknown Seating
Upholstery, Velvet
Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Seating
Fabric, Birch
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Iron
20th Century Chesterfield Seating
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Fiberglass
1990s American Modern Seating
Maple
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Upholstery, Cherry
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood
2010s English Victorian Seating
Linen, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Seating
Rush, Oak, Ash, Elm
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Seating
Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Beech, Rattan
1950s French Directoire Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Scandinavian Modern Seating
Chrome
Early 2000s Swiss Bauhaus Seating
Metal
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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