Upholstered Seat
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cotton, Bamboo
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1810s George III Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Lebanese Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century Side Chairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Wool, Cotton
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs
Metal
2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Leather, Pine
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 1870s American Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Bamboo
Late 20th Century Spanish Stools
Iron
20th Century European Neoclassical Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 17th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
20th Century Rocking Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Regency Side Chairs
Silk
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century European Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century French Rococo Side Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane
Mid-20th Century Swedish Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1890s Scottish Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century English Chairs
Bamboo
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Stools
Metal
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
20th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Directoire Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery, Cane
Mid-20th Century George III Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Empire Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Other Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Abalone, Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century European Baroque Revival Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Lucite
Mid-20th Century Polish Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Tapestry
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Rush, Wood
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Upholstered Seat For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Upholstered Seat?
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.
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