Vintage Resell
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Resell
Rosewood, Smoked Glass
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Resell
Leather, Canvas, Wood
1960s Vintage Resell
Leather
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Resell
Steel, Chrome
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Resell
Leather
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Resell
Leather
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Resell
Leather
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Resell
Steel
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Resell
Steel, Chrome
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Resell
Leather, Canvas, Beech
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Resell
Smoked Glass, Rosewood
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Resell
Leather, Wood
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Resell
Leather
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Resell
Leather
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Resell
Leather
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Resell
Leather
Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Resell
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Resell
Steel
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Resell
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Resell
Bronze
1970s American Modernist Vintage Resell
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Vintage Resell
Leather, Wood
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Resell
Steel
1980s American Modernist Vintage Resell
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Resell
Leather, Beech
1930s American Vintage Resell
Leather, Paper
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Resell
Leather, Paper
1930s American Vintage Resell
Leather, Paper
1990s American Modernist Vintage Resell
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Resell
Glass
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Resell
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Modernist Vintage Resell
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Vintage Resell
Diamond
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Resell
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Resell
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Resell
Glass, Wood
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Resell
Steel
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Resell
Leather, Bentwood
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Resell
Cut Steel
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Resell
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Resell
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Resell
Chrome
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Resell
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Resell
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Resell
Leather, Wood
1970s Norwegian Vintage Resell
1970s Norwegian Vintage Resell
Smoked Glass, Wood
1970s Norwegian Vintage Resell
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Resell
Steel
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Resell
Chrome
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Resell
Chrome
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Resell
Stainless Steel
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Resell
Rosewood, Plate Glass
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Resell
Glass, Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Resell
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Resell
Leather, Rosewood, Cotton Canvas
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Resell
Metal, Chrome
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Resell
Cut Glass, Beech
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Resell
Chrome
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Resell
Chrome
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Vintage Resell For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Vintage Resell?
Finding the Right seating for You
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.