New in Seating
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Chrome
19th Century Polish Vienna Secession Antique New in Seating
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Metal
1980s Italian Vintage New in Seating
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Wood, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Rattan, Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique New in Seating
Linen, Wood, Paint
1980s Italian Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern New in Seating
Steel, Chrome
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Sheepskin, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Wood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage New in Seating
Brass
Early 2000s Danish Modern New in Seating
Wood
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage New in Seating
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Metal
19th Century French Louis XV Antique New in Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial New in Seating
Lambskin, Oak
2010s Spanish Modern New in Seating
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern New in Seating
Leather, Bouclé, Velvet, Wood
1970s French Vintage New in Seating
Fabric
2010s Mexican Modern New in Seating
Wicker, Hardwood, Fabric
2010s Italian Modern New in Seating
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern New in Seating
Leather
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Bentwood
1870s American Victorian Antique New in Seating
Wood
1970s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Faux Leather, Walnut
1950s French Vintage New in Seating
Steel
1920s Dutch De Stijl Vintage New in Seating
Beech, Oak, Plywood
Early 2000s Italian Space Age New in Seating
Plastic
20th Century French Rustic New in Seating
Rattan, Wood
Early 20th Century English New in Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Brazilian Vintage New in Seating
Bouclé, Plywood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Plywood, Rope, Velvet, Upholstery, Wool, Fabric
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage New in Seating
Velvet, Wicker, Beech
1960s American Vintage New in Seating
Walnut
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage New in Seating
Silk, Walnut
2010s American Rustic New in Seating
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Hardwood
2010s Italian New in Seating
Steel
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique New in Seating
Wicker
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Linen
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Metal
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Bentwood
1930s American Art Deco Vintage New in Seating
Fabric
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage New in Seating
Velvet, Macassar, Oak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern New in Seating
Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Bamboo, Cane
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Bamboo, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern New in Seating
Fabric, Rattan, Wood, Down
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Rosewood
1950s French Vintage New in Seating
Brass
2010s Italian New in Seating
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Upholstery, Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Sheepskin, Oak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Teak
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Suede
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern New in Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern New in Seating
Fabric, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Fabric
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Bouclé
1970s Italian Modern Vintage New in Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern New in Seating
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Iron
1950s Vintage New in Seating
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern New in Seating
Leather
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique New in Seating
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Velvet
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Faux Leather, Teak
Late 20th Century New in Seating
Leather, Oak
1970s Vintage New in Seating
Mohair
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Bouclé, Mahogany
20th Century American Organic Modern New in Seating
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern New in Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Chrome
1960s Finnish Vintage New in Seating
Upholstery, Birch
1950s Vintage New in Seating
Maple
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Walnut, Oak
1950s French Bohemian Vintage New in Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century English George III Antique New in Seating
Wood
1950s French Vintage New in Seating
Rush
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Steel, Chrome
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Chrome
1990s American French Provincial New in Seating
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Space Age New in Seating
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian New in Seating
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Fabric, Walnut
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Rattan
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Metal
1980s American Regency Vintage New in Seating
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian New in Seating
Pine, Paint
1970s Italian Vintage New in Seating
Plastic, Fiberglass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage New in Seating
Metal, Chrome
1820s German Biedermeier Antique New in Seating
Cherry
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Seating
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Medieval New in Seating
Wood, Cotton
1960s Scandinavian Vintage New in Seating
Leather, Wood
19th Century American Adirondack Antique New in Seating
Wood
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique New in Seating
Fabric, Wood, Birch
20th Century French French Provincial New in Seating
Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut
1970s British Vintage New in Seating
Steel, Chrome
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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