Seating
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Hemp, Beech
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Organic Modern Seating
Oak, Cedar
Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Seating
Wood
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Seating
Ceramic, Stoneware
2010s German Art Deco Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Seating
Brass
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Silver Leaf
Late 20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Leather, Wood
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Rush, Oak
2010s Thai Organic Modern Seating
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Organic Modern Seating
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Seating
Leather, Wool, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Seating
Teak
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Iron
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Seating
Bamboo, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Lacquer
1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Seating
Cane, Walnut
1990s American Organic Modern Seating
Brass
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Mahogany
1990s American Art Deco Seating
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Seating
Brass
20th Century American Art Deco Seating
Upholstery, Wicker
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Seating
Leather, Cane, Rattan
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Hardwood, Lacquer
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, Beech
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Seating
Walnut
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Rattan
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Seating
Foam, Plywood, Velvet
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Lacquer
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Seating
Wood, Fruitwood
2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Seating
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
20th Century Art Deco Seating
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Seating
Stainless Steel
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wrought Iron
2010s Australian Organic Modern Seating
Stainless Steel
1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Fabric, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Seating
Upholstery, Faux Leather
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Leather, 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.