Seating
1850s English Early Victorian Antique Seating
Wood, Fabric
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Seating
Wood
2010s American Modern Seating
Leather, Ziricote
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
1970s American Vintage Seating
Cord, Pine
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1960s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Cowhide, Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chenille, Walnut
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1910s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Mahogany, Oak
1980s Swedish Vintage Seating
Fabric, Pine
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel, Aluminum
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Foam, Wood
2010s American Modern Seating
Wood, Oak
2010s Brazilian Modern Seating
Faux Leather, Hardwood, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Seating
Lucite
1970s Swedish Vintage Seating
Pine
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American William and Mary Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Walnut
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Hickory
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Teak
2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating
Felt, Ash, Acrylic, Velvet, Cotton, Fabric, Bouclé, Mohair, Wool
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Victorian Antique Seating
Mohair, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal, Steel
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Seating
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Ebony, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Seating
Fabric, Beech
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Plywood
2010s American Seating
Marble, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Seating
Hardwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Mohair, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Rosewood
Early 19th Century American Rustic Antique Seating
Wood
1970s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Pine
2010s American Minimalist Seating
Travertine, Marble, Brass, Steel
Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Seating
Wood, Bentwood
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Upholstery, Oak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Beech
1970s French Mid-Century 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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