Seating
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Seating
Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Cane, Cherry
1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Seating
Beech
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1980s Vintage Seating
Wood, Cotton
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Seating
Beech
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1960s Space Age Vintage Seating
Fabric, Bentwood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Cane, Rosewood
1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seating
Velvet, Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Textile, Wood
Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Seating
Iron, Wrought Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Cane, Teak
1980s European Vintage Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Oak
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel, Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Central American Seating
Horn, Leather
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating
Brass
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century British Country Seating
Linen, Mahogany
19th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Antique Seating
Rope, Oak
1990s Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
Early 2000s Italian Modern Seating
Chrome
1970s Italian Vintage Seating
Velvet
1920s British Vintage Seating
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Seating
Lacquer
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Palisander
Mid-20th Century American Seating
Walnut
1950s French Vintage Seating
Straw, Ash
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Seating
Steel
2010s English Louis XVI Seating
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Mohair, Ash
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Oak
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Country Seating
Poplar, Pine
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Rosewood
19th Century English Antique Seating
Brass
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Seating
Oak
1960s French Space Age Vintage Seating
Mohair, Foam, Fiberglass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood, Pine
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating
Wrought Iron
1780s English Antique Seating
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Seating
Wood, Fabric
20th Century English Chesterfield Seating
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery
19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Seating
Brass
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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