Seating
2010s American Seating
Velvet
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating
Pine, Paint
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Foam
Early 2000s Italian Modern Seating
Metal
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Seating
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Oak
Early 2000s French Modern Seating
Horn, Plywood
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Seating
Bronze
20th Century Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Seating
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Beech
1960s Vintage Seating
Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Walnut
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Plywood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Velvet
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Aluminum
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Plywood, Ash
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Alpaca, Mohair
1950s American Baroque Vintage Seating
Iron
1820s British Regency Antique Seating
Velvet, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Textile, Mahogany
1920s British Jacobean Vintage Seating
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Seating
Wood, Walnut
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Seating
Chrome
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
Early 2000s Italian Modern Seating
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1970s American Vintage Seating
Rosewood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Seating
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Fabric, Oak
Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Seating
Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Beech
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bamboo, String
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Wood, Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Wood, Bouclé, Upholstery
1850s Antique Seating
Fir
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Mohair, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Wood, Bouclé
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Hardwood, Faux Fur
Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Seating
Wood
1950s Italian Vintage Seating
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Velvet
Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Seating
Metal
Late 20th Century Norwegian Modern Seating
Leather, Wood
1990s Seating
Zebra Hide, Beech
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Teak
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Seating
Bouclé, Wood
1970s American International Style Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century French Folk Art 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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