Seating
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Walnut, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary French Seating
Leather
1970s North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Fabric, Foam, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome, Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Walnut
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Wicker, Rattan
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Seating
Fabric, Wood, Cherry
1960s American Campaign Vintage Seating
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Leather, Ash
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Walnut
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Ash
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Rush, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Seating
Ceramic, Mohair
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Cotton
Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Plastic
1990s American Folk Art Seating
Wood
1990s Swedish Modern Seating
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Teak
20th Century Organic Modern Seating
Wool, Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Plastic
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Linen
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Beech
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Cotton, Foam, Plywood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet
2010s American Organic Modern Seating
Mahogany
1970s Swiss Vintage Seating
Leather
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Ash
1890s Italian Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Other Seating
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Seating
Linen, Cane, Wood, Paint
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Beech, Plywood
1970s Vintage Seating
Bouclé
1970s Swiss Vintage Seating
Leather
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Elm
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Cypress
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel, Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Teak
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Metal
1940s French Vintage Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Seating
Steel
2010s Spanish Modern Seating
Linen, Hemp
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Iron
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Seating
Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Seating
Fabric, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Other
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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