Seating
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Giltwood
18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Seating
Leather
19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Antique Seating
Brass
19th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Leather, Oak
2010s Italian Neoclassical Seating
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Seating
Giltwood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Metal
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Seating
Wood
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Seating
Lacquer, Wood
2010s Italian Neoclassical Seating
Gold Leaf
20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Metal
2010s Italian Neoclassical Seating
Gold Leaf
1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Brass
1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Wool, Wood
1970s American American Classical Vintage Seating
Maple
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Brass
19th Century American Classical Antique Seating
Rush, Wood, Paint
Early 1900s Unknown Neoclassical Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Metal
1980s American Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Seating
Elm
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Classical Seating
Concrete
1970s American Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Upholstery, Mahogany
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating
Wood
Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Seating
Wood
1980s French Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Canvas, Cotton, Foam, Wood, Beech, Cherry, Lacquer
1810s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American American Classical Seating
Bronze
2010s Italian Neoclassical Seating
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary North American American Classical Seating
Fabric, Wood
1920s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Metal, Iron
1970s American American Classical Vintage Seating
Bubinga
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Linen, Velvet, Wood
1920s Chinese Export Vintage Seating
Hardwood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Plastic, Hardwood, Paint
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Bronze
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Seating
Stone
2010s American American Classical Seating
Fabric, Wood
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Seating
Elm
1980s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Metal
1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
1940s American Neoclassical Vintage Seating
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Seating
Iron
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Seating
Elm
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Seating
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Seating
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Seating
Walnut
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.