Seating
1950s French Vintage Seating
Sheet Metal
Mid-20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Seating
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Seating
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating
Linen, Wood
2010s Lithuanian Post-Modern Seating
Other
2010s Lithuanian Post-Modern Seating
Other
2010s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood, Cork
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
2010s French Other Seating
Metal, Steel
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Leather, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet
Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Seating
Steel, Chrome
1970s American Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Upholstery
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Chrome
1980s Italian Vintage Seating
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Steel
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Walnut
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Plywood
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wrought Iron
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Plywood
1980s Japanese Vintage Seating
Wood
1990s Swiss Post-Modern Seating
Aluminum
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
1990s French Modern Seating
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Post-Modern Seating
Steel
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Plywood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Plywood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Plywood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Plywood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Plywood
1920s Czech Rustic Vintage Seating
Beech
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
Late 20th Century French Country Seating
Rush, Pine
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Steel
1970s German Modern Vintage Seating
Suede
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Seating
Cotton, Ash
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Seating
Cotton, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Scandinavian Modern Seating
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1870s English Hepplewhite Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Seating
Straw, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bronze
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bronze
1980s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Seating
Steel
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Seating
Steel
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Oak
18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Seating
Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Seating
Steel
2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Seating
Steel
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fiberglass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Teak
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Canvas, 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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