19th Century Upholstered Sofa
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century British Sofas
Linen
Antique Late 19th Century American Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Georgian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1820s American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Sofas
Wood
Antique 1820s American American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Brass
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Linen, Pine, Paint
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Down, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Canadian Louis XVI Sofas
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Velvet
Antique Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century European Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Sofas
Silk, Yew
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Sofas
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Sofas
Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 1850s European Hepplewhite Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Sofas
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Empire Sofas
Wood, Burl
Antique Early 19th Century George IV Sofas
Leather, Wood
Antique 1860s Indian Anglo-Indian Sofas
Teak
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Silk, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Pine
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Sofas
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Empire Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Antique 1840s French Charles X Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1850s French Charles X Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Sofas
Linen, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Sofas
Wool, Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Empire Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Sofas
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Pine
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19th Century Upholstered Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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