Seating
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Seating
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Seating
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
2010s American Seating
Velvet
1920s English Regency Vintage Seating
Leather
2010s American Seating
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary French Seating
Fabric, Maple
1950s Directoire Vintage Seating
Wrought Iron
19th Century English Victorian Antique Seating
Leather, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Seating
Leather
20th Century Seating
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal, Iron
1980s British Chesterfield Vintage Seating
Leather, Walnut
2010s Seating
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Seating
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Seating
Leather, Wood
1980s American Vintage Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Lucite
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Seating
Velvet, Wood
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Seating
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Seating
Velvet, Beech
Early 20th Century American Victorian Seating
Velvet, Wood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Hardwood
Early 2000s American Regency Seating
Mohair, Walnut
1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
20th Century Unknown Chesterfield Seating
Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Upholstery
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Upholstery
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s French Directoire Vintage Seating
Bronze, Iron
1970s American Chippendale Vintage Seating
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
Early 20th Century European Victorian Seating
Leather, Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century European Rococo Revival Seating
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Queen Anne Seating
Leather, Cherry
Late 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating
Hardwood, Velvet
20th Century American Seating
Fabric
20th Century Victorian Seating
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Leather, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Seating
Fabric
19th Century American Victorian Antique Seating
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Seating
Fabric
Early 20th Century English Regency Seating
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Leather, Ash
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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