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Antique Theater Seats
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Cast Iron & Wood Theater Seats Overall Dimensions: 42 1/2" x 20" x 32 1/4" high Seat
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Early 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Iron

Antique Theater Seats
Antique Theater Seats
H 32.25 in W 42.5 in D 20 in
Vintage Theater Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These industrial styled theater seats are made out of bent plywood and the arm rests are solid wood
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Industrial Benches

Materials

Wood

Vintage Theater Seats
Vintage Theater Seats
H 83 in W 23 in D 23 in
Early 20th Century Read Velvet Theater Seat
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Early 20th century theater seat from the emblematic Art Nouveau style building: "Palau de la
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

 Early 20th Century Read Velvet Theater Seat
 Early 20th Century Read Velvet Theater Seat
H 32.68 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
Restored Art Deco Movie Theater Seats Pair
Located in Oakland, CA
Restored Art Deco Movie Theater seats. These could showcase your home theater or just work as a
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

20th Century French Two Seater Theater Seats in Wood and Metal in Red Velvet
Located in Sofia, BG
Two-seat theater seats in wood and metal with tilting seats, upholstered in red velvet. Measures
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Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Original Studio54 Newyork Art Deco Theater Seat Bench Chairs
By American Seating
Located in Bensalem, PA
pieces total which is 8 seats the video displays 3 extra pieces that are no longer available all pieces
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Carlo Mollino, Brass and Velvet Armchair from the RAI Auditorium, Italy, c. 1951
By Carlo Mollino
Located in New York City, NY
of Mollino's work - all signature trademarks of his celebrated design oeuvre. Original theater seat
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Clavijero Lounge Chair, Rosa Morada Wood
By Christian Vivanco
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
contemplation. Clavijero takes its name from one of the oldest theaters in Mexico. The shape of classic theater
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

Materials

Cowhide

Clavijero Lounge Chair, Rosa Morada Wood
Clavijero Lounge Chair, Rosa Morada Wood
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Clavijero Bench, Black Finished Oak Wood
By Christian Vivanco
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
. Clavijero takes its name from one of the oldest theaters in Mexico. The shape of classic theater seats
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

Materials

Cowhide, Oak

Clavijero Bench, Black Finished Oak Wood
Clavijero Bench, Black Finished Oak Wood
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 24.81 in
Clavijero Lounge Chair, Black Finished Oak Wood
By Christian Vivanco
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
contemplation. Clavijero takes its name from one of the oldest theaters in Mexico. The shape of classic theater
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

Materials

Cowhide, Oak

Theater Sofa
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
comfort of the seat is determined by a weave of elastic belts. The seat cushions have removable covers
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

Theater Sofa
Theater Sofa
H 30.32 in W 141.74 in D 39.38 in
Theater Sofa
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
comfort of the seat is determined by a weave of elastic belts. The seat cushions have removable covers
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

Theater Sofa
Theater Sofa
H 30.32 in W 141.74 in D 39.38 in
Antique Vintage Wood Slat Double Folding Seat Theater School Old Pew Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique vintage wood slat double folding seat theater school old pew chair. Listing includes book
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Vintage 1930s American American Craftsman Benches

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Pickled Maple Folding Auditorium Theater Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, pickled maple, conjoined 4-seat, auditorium, theater, folding bench with back flap.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Maple

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Theater Sofa System
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
different densities. The maximum comfort of the seat is determined by an intertwining of elastic straps
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Theater Sofa System
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Theater Sofa System
H 30.32 in W 39.38 in D 141.74 in
Chinese Lacquered Theater Bench with Dragon Carvings, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Wide enough to seat three to four people, this ornate bench was likely made as shared seating for
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Benches

Materials

Elm

Elegance in Time: Catalan Modernism Theater Chair 'Kursaal', c. 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of Catalan Modernism with the "Kursaal" Theater Chair, a
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Carlo Mollino: Theater Chair for the RAI Auditorium, Turin - 1950s
By Carlo Mollino
Located in Renens, CH
Theater chair designed by Carlo Mollino for the 1952 renovation of the RAI (Radiotelevisione
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Home Theater Odyssey Recliners by Rick Lee for American Leather
By American Leather
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a 4 seater home
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Set of 4 LV8 Cinema, Theater Chairs with Synthetic Leather Upholstery
By RIMA
Located in Wolfurt, AT
pieces feature faux leather upholstery and fold-out seats. The chairs are in classic red and are
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

1900s Austrian Wooden Rare Cinema Seats
Located in High Point, NC
incorporated into a home theater or used as unique accent pieces, these Austrian cinema seats promise to be a
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20th Century Austrian Chairs

Materials

Wood

1900s Austrian Wooden Rare Cinema Seats
1900s Austrian Wooden Rare Cinema Seats
H 35.83 in W 41.73 in D 20.08 in
Modern Brown Leather Couch & Love Seat Set
Located in New York, NY
leather love seat and sofa, crafted with precision. Each piece showcases leather construction with
Category

Early 2000s Modern Living Room Sets

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Leather, Pine

Mid-Century Modern Visconti Twin Seat Cotton Velvet Walnut Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Luchino Visconti was a melodrama lover as it is a meeting point between life and theater. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas

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Cotton, Walnut

Pair Of Folding Seat Armchairs, Fritz Hansen, Chromed Metal, circa 1970
By Fritz Hansen
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Very rare pair of Danish Fritz Hansen armchairs dating from the 1970s. This pair of jump seat
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Walnut, Brass, and Green Leather Three-Seat Sofa from, Italy, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Walnut, Brass, And Green leather Three-seat sofa from Italy 1960s This bulky lounge three-seat
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Brazilian Wood Three-Seater Sofa by Rino Levi, Brazil 1950s
By Rino Levi
Located in Utrecht, NL
organic shapes and lines dominate this three-seater sofa. The tilted, architectural lines of wood making
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

19th Century Garden Patio Kitchen Chairs Side Hallway Seats Los Angeles Antiques
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th Century Garden Patio kitchen Chairs side hallway seats Los Angeles Antiques. Set of six late
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Chairs

Materials

Metal

Extremely Rare Set of 8 Friso Kramer 'theatre' Chairs with Fold Up Seats
By Friso Kramer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
" chair, a Revolt chair that was linkable, stackable with a fold up seat for use mainly in theater or
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Frank Lloyd Wright, Armchair, Metal, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1955
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in High Point, NC
Lloyd Wright for Kalita Humphreys Theater, c. 1955. Provenance: Kalita Humphreys Theater, Dallas, Texas
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Frank Lloyd Wright, Armchairs, Metal, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1955
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in High Point, NC
Frank Lloyd Wright for Kalita Humphreys Theater, c. 1955. Provenance: Kalita Humphreys Theater, Dallas
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Betty Chair Tk3, in Cognac Silk Leather and Oak by Thau & Kallio for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after the Betty Nansen theater in Copenhagen, this chair boasts an exceptionally durable
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Sipario Green Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
seat embraced by a curved backrest. The fine upholstery in green leather is marked by a creased look on
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Sipario Green Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
H 29.14 in W 31.89 in D 16.54 in
Set of 6 Betty Chairs Tk3, in Cognac Silk Leather and Oak by T&K for &Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after the Betty Nansen theater in Copenhagen, this chair boasts an exceptionally durable
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Betty Chairs Tk3, in Cognac Silk Leather and Oak by T&K for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after the Betty Nansen theater in Copenhagen, this chair boasts an exceptionally durable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 8 Betty Chairs Tk3, in Cognac Silk Leather and Oak by T&K for &Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Named after the Betty Nansen theater in Copenhagen, this chair boasts an exceptionally durable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Gastone Rinaldi Cinema Chairs Mod. LV 4 for the Piccolo Milano
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Milano, IT
PICCOLO Theater in Milan. Made of wood for the seat and backrest , while the leg frame is made of sheet
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Six Anna R Chairs by L&R Palomba for Crassevig, Italy
By Crassevig
Located in Dronten, NL
. These chairs feature a dark brown solid wood frame with double-paneled back and a seat panel upholstered
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1990s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Gastone Rinaldi Cinema Chairs Mod. LV 4 for the Piccolo Milano
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Milano, IT
Theater in Milan. They are made of wood for the seat and back, while the leg structure is made of sheet
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Bernt Petersen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Set of Four Dining Chairs in Leather
By Bernt Petersen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
around the seat. The seat shell with a high back is upholstered in bright leather. Bernt Petersen (1937
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Delicate Chair in the antique Style of the 19th Century hand crafted
Located in Berlin, DE
by straight struts. High backrest frame, perforated balustrade-shaped middle bars in crown form. Seat
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Antique 19th Century German Other Chairs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Lacquered Bench with Splayed Legs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
such as this would have been found at a temple or public theater. This 19th century walnut bench has
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Benches

Materials

Walnut

OPERA: Pair of Contemporary Mexican Midwife Birthing Chairs in Mohair Velvet
By Don S. Shoemaker, Higareda
Located in colima, MX
childbirth. The plush Belgian Mohair velvet, synonymous with theater grandeur, whispers heartfelt wishes for
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Oak

Teatro Chairs by Aldo Rossi and Luca Meda for Molteni, 1980s, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Aldo Rossi
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Felice theater in Genova. The upholstery is original and in good condition, but can be reupholstered
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 Art Deco Folding Chairs in Brown Beech and Ash, around 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
This great set of 4 Art Deco folding chairs are original probably from a theater and where made
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Beech

Mid-Century Mexican Modern Don Shoemaker Senal SA Sling Swinger Chairs Set of 4
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Forney, TX
. Conceived as an "inverted rocking chair", the chair's seat and leather back move gently back and forth over
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Exciting Swedish design by Börge Lindau - Lounge chair in set of 4
By Borge Lindau
Located in Djurhamn, SE
preservation of Åhu's cultural life and invited to jazz and theater at Blå Station. Börge was born into the
Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Mahogany Armchair with French Wicker
By Bernt Petersen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
models are found in concert halls and theaters throughout Denmark. The object most associated with the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Mahogany

Rare Pair of French Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Michel Dufet, France, 1930s
By Michel Dufet
Located in Stamford, CT
sets for movies, the theater and interiors for the prestigious ocean liners “Le Normandie“ and “L’Ile
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Khaki Hopsacking 4 Piece Modular Sofa Made in Sweden
Located in Topeka, KS
upholstered in a beautiful khaki colored hopsacking fabric with button details on the seat and back cushions
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Rare pair of Italian armchairs with elegant scrollwork
Located in Milano, IT
designed only for those who appreciate true luxury.Beneath, the seat is a canvas of waves, a sculpted
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

English Aesthetic Movement Chair by Lamb of Manchester
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in London, GB
seat rail, crest rail, and the refined upright stiles. Stamped by the maker 'Lamb / Manchester.' circa
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Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Chippendale Style Chairs in Red Lacquered Wood, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
adorned with openwork heart, scrolls, acanthus leaves, C-crest and cartouche. Seat upholstered with a
Category

Antique 1880s European Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Chippendale Style Armchairs in Red Lacquered Wood, circa 1880
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
heart, scrolls, acanthus leaves, C-crest and cartouche. Seat upholstered with a yellow background
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Antique Late 19th Century European Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Wood

8 Rosewood Anna R Chairs Designed by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba
By Crassevig
Located in Pasadena, TX
projects, designed sets for theater and film, created costumes and prepared cultural exhibitions such as
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Louis Durot French Post War Artist Red Lips L'echauffeuse Sofa Settee Sculpture
By Louis Durot
Located in Atlanta, GA
comfortable. When seated within the slightly parted lips, you are held by their pouty kiss. Mr. Durot holds
Category

Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Foam

Louis Durot French Post War Artist Cowrie Shell Sofa Settee Sculpture in Polymer
By Louis Durot
Located in Atlanta, GA
couple very small tears in the covering allow air to escape and when seated on the cowrie shell, one
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Foam

Set of 6 Asolane Biedermeier Chairs in Walnut, Lyre-Shaped Back, Hand-Carved
By Vincenzo Cadorin
Located in Vigonza, Padua
-shaped backrest, hand-carved. Fixing with wooden nails; spring seat covered in antique pink fabric in
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Antique 1860s Italian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Metropolitan Furn Modern White & Antique Brass Plate Tub Chairs by Jules Heumann
By Jules Heumann, Metropolitan
Located in Topeka, KS
wear their original white hopsacking fabric. They have deep rounded backs and tight fixed seat cushions
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Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eugenio Gerli S82 Dining Chairs Set of Six by Tecno, Italy, circa 1960
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
: S82 dining chairs Design period: circa 1960 Date of manufacturing: 1960’s Size in cm: 43x47x80 seat
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lionel Jadot, Crushed Seat, BE
By Lionel Jadot
Located in New York, NY
Crushed seat, Jadot’s juxtaposed material assemblage, is a colossal manifestation of his unusual
Category

2010s Belgian Loveseats

Materials

Foam, Reclaimed Wood, Paint

Lionel Jadot, Crushed Seat, BE
Lionel Jadot, Crushed Seat, BE
H 76.75 in W 110.24 in D 70.75 in
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Theater Seats For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of theater seats for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique theater seats was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. Find 29 antique and vintage theater seats at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Theater seats have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Theater seats are generally popular furniture pieces, but Industrial, Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small theater seats measuring 21 inches across. There have been many well-made theater seats over the years, but those made by Vismara, Heywood-Wakefield Co. and Thomas A. Warren, American Chair Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Theater Seats?

Prices for theater seats start at $400 and top out at $9,590 with the average selling for $1,450.

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.

Questions About Theater Seats
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What theater chairs are depends on the context. In some cases, “theater chair” describes plush recliner seating positioned in front of home theater systems. They often have special features like cup holders and armrest storage. “Theater chair” can also refer to seating designed to be anchored to the floor of a theater, movie theater, auditorium or other entertainment venue to provide seating for a crowd. On 1stDibs, find a range of theater chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cinema seats are sometimes called theater, stadium or auditorium seating. You may also see people simply refer to them as cinema seats. All the names for the seats describe the large public spaces that they provide seating in. You'll find a selection of cinema seats on 1stDibs.