Seating
Antique, New and Vintage Seating
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Seating
Fiberglass, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Cane, Teak
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wool
2010s American Minimalist Seating
Organic Material
2010s Italian Seating
Leather
2010s Austrian Modern Seating
Concrete, Steel
Late 17th Century European William and Mary Antique Seating
Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fiberglass, Fabric
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Rope
1950s North American Vintage Seating
Wicker
1950s Italian Vintage Seating
Rattan
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Chrome
2010s South Korean Modern Seating
Stone, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Seating
Stoneware
1940s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Seating
Giltwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Abalone, Wood
1950s Italian Vintage Seating
Bamboo, Wicker
20th Century French Empire Seating
Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Beech
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Cord
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating
Leather
2010s North American Seating
Wood, Velvet
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Teak, Leather
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Upholstery
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Cane, Rosewood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Seating
Polyester, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Oak
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Upholstery, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Seating
Fiberglass, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel, Steel, Nickel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Fiberglass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Seating
Fiberglass
1950s Danish Modern Vintage Seating
Beech
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Rope, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Walnut
1950s Italian Vintage Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Faux Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Seating
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Velvet
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Mohair, Mahogany
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Seating
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Birch
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Mohair, Foam, Wood
Antique, New and Vintage Seating
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.