Seating
Mid-20th Century Seating
Metal
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Beech
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Beech, Plywood
20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Seating
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Straw, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary American Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Velvet, Foam, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Canvas, Beech
1930s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Straw, Beech, Plywood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Oak, Fabric
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Seating
Leather, Oak
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Seating
Textile
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Bouclé, Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Seating
Linen, Pine, Paint
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1910s English Rustic Vintage Seating
Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Seating
Linen
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Seating
Cotton, Wood
2010s British Post-Modern Seating
Bouclé, Walnut
19th Century British Rustic Antique Seating
Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
2010s Italian Seating
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Seating
Leather, Upholstery, Faux Leather
2010s Italian Post-Modern Seating
Beech
Mid-20th Century American Seating
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Leather, Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Walnut
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Cane, Beech
Early 20th Century French Seating
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Beech, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Lucite
1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Metal, Brass
2010s Canadian Seating
Rush, Rope, Papercord, Oak, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Seating
Natural Fiber
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Leather
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Wood
1970s Vintage Seating
Wood
Late 20th Century Seating
Chrome
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Ceramic, Fabric, Mirror, Oak
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Seating
Polyester
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Seating
Chrome
20th Century British Bohemian Seating
Cane, Rattan
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Oak, Fabric
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Papercord, Teak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Hardwood, Suede
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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