Fainting Sofa
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1820s Regency Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Satinwood
Vintage 1950s Unknown Louis Philippe Daybeds
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Dutch Chaise Longues
Textile, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chaise Longues
Upholstery
20th Century American Modern Contemporary Art
Paper
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Daybeds
Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Chaise Longues
Brass
2010s Sofas
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Antique 1850s American Rococo Revival Chaise Longues
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X End Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
2010s Swedish Modern Side Tables
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets
Walnut, Upholstery
20th Century French Provincial Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Smoked Glass, Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Deco Side Tables
Metal, Brass
2010s Dutch Modern Armchairs
Fiberglass, Polyester
Antique Early 19th Century English Adam Style Mantel Mirrors and Firepla...
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Console Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chairs
Velvet, Fiberglass
Late 20th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Oak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cotton, Foam, Wood
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Paint, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Early Victorian Sofas
Beech, Mahogany, Cotton
20th Century French Rococo Living Room Sets
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Chaise Longues
Giltwood
20th Century American Chaise Longues
20th Century American Chaise Longues
Mohair
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Empire Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Chaise Longues
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1930s South American Chaise Longues
Pearl
Antique 19th Century French Daybeds
Mahogany
1990s Unknown Directoire Daybeds
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Cane, Wood
Antique 1830s English William IV Chaise Longues
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Rattan
20th Century Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Chaise Longues
Mahogany, Mohair
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Canapes
Mahogany
20th Century Danish Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Maple
Late 20th Century American Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Chaise Longues
Mahogany, Satinwood
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Fainting 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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