Seating
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Faux Fur
1970s German Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Rosewood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
2010s Brazilian Seating
Fiberglass, Paint
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Beech
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Chrome
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Seating
Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Seating
Aluminum
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Straw, Oak
1960s Italian French Provincial Vintage Seating
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Rosewood, Leather
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Seating
Rush, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Seating
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating
Wool, Foam
1930s Danish Vintage Seating
Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Straw, Wood
Early 2000s Italian Seating
Fabric, Foam, Lucite
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Hardwood
Early 1900s Scottish Art Nouveau Antique Seating
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wire
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Seating
Cotton
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Beech
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Seating
Steel, Aluminum
2010s American Organic Modern Seating
Brass
Late 20th Century European Brutalist Seating
Goatskin, Oak
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Seating
Chrome, Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Seating
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century Rustic Seating
Hardwood
20th Century Seating
Wood
20th Century English Art Deco Seating
Velvet, Beech
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Hardwood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Teak
2010s Australian Seating
Sheepskin
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Resin
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Mahogany
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
1980s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Seating
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Seating
Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1880s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Seating
Upholstery
2010s American Seating
Wood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Beech
1980s Regency Vintage Seating
Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Cane, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Seating
Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Teak
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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