Curved Outdoor Sofa
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Aluminum, Steel, Cut Steel, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sofas
Foam
2010s Guatemalan Sofas
Fiberglass
2010s Austrian Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sectional Sofas
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood, Teak
2010s English Modern Sofas
Cork
2010s Italian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel, Metal
2010s Sofas
Aluminum
2010s Sofas
Aluminum
2010s Italian Sofas
Iron
2010s Italian Sofas
Iron
2010s Sofas
Aluminum
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
2010s Egyptian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s Egyptian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Mexican Hollywood Regency Sofas
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
2010s American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Patio and Garden Furniture
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric, Foam
2010s Asian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Fabric, Rope
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Aluminum, Cut Steel, Steel, Metal
2010s French Canapes
Fabric, Oak
2010s Armchairs
Aluminum
2010s Austrian Tables
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Stainless Steel
2010s South African Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Stainless Steel
2010s Austrian Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Patio and Garden Furniture
Polystyrene
2010s Egyptian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Egyptian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
2010s Indonesian Console Tables
Rattan
2010s Indonesian Console Tables
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Pillows and Throws
Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Pillows and Throws
Polyester
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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.
- What is a curved sofa called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A curved sofa can be called many different things. Common names include arc sofa, arch sofa, crescent sofa and conversation sofa. You can shop a large selection of antique and vintage sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a curved back sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Curved back sofas are also known as conversation sofas or crescent sofas. Curved sofas are highly coveted as comfortable seating as well as for being a unique seating option. Shop a wide selection of curved back sofas on 1stDibs.
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