Seating
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Seating
Leather, Ash, Wood, Acrylic, Faux Leather, Bouclé, Alpaca, Wool, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Seating
Iron
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Seating
Rush, Oak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Teak
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Walnut
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Seating
Brass
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fiberglass
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Seating
Oak
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Naugahyde, Teak
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Seating
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
19th Century American American Empire Antique Seating
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Sheepskin
1990s Canadian Modern Seating
Steel
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Wood, Pine
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Sheepskin
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Seating
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Wood, Leather
19th Century English Antique Seating
Walnut
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Upholstery, Giltwood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Foam, Wood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Beech
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1910s English Georgian Vintage Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Seating
Velvet
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Twill, Upholstery
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Naugahyde, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Seating
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Foam
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Textile, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
19th Century Swedish Antique Seating
Fabric, Pine
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Seating
Linen, Wood
19th Century English Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery
1980s Swedish Vintage Seating
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Foam
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Seating
Wood
Early 2000s Spanish Post-Modern Seating
Steel, Chrome
1960s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
2010s American Modern Seating
Mahogany
1950s French Directoire Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 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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This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
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