Antique French Velvet Sofa
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique French Velvet Sofa
Walnut, Velvet
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique French Velvet Sofa
Velvet, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Velvet Sofa
Velvet, Wood
1870s French Napoleon III Antique French Velvet Sofa
Velvet, Beech
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Velvet Sofa
Velvet, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Velvet Sofa
Upholstery
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique French Velvet Sofa
Velvet, Walnut
1920s French Hollywood Regency Antique French Velvet Sofa
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique French Velvet Sofa
Walnut, Giltwood
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique French Velvet Sofa
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique French Velvet Sofa
Fabric, Wood
18th Century French Directoire Antique French Velvet Sofa
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Sicilian Charles X Antique French Velvet Sofa
Wood
Late 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Antique French Velvet Sofa
Velvet, Wood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Velvet Sofa
Velvet
1890s French Louis Philippe Antique French Velvet Sofa
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Velvet Sofa
Velvet
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Velvet Sofa
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Velvet Sofa
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Velvet Sofa
Velvet
Early 1800s French Empire Antique French Velvet Sofa
Bronze
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Velvet Sofa
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century Antique French Velvet Sofa
Velvet
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique French Velvet Sofa
Velvet, Wood
Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique French Velvet Sofa
Velvet
1860s French Louis XV Antique French Velvet Sofa
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique French Velvet Sofa
Mohair, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Velvet Sofa
Cotton, Velvet
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Velvet Sofa
Upholstery
1870s French Empire Antique French Velvet Sofa
Silk, Walnut, Paint
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Velvet Sofa
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Velvet Sofa
Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique French Velvet Sofa
Velvet
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Velvet Sofa
Velvet
Late 19th Century French Antique French Velvet Sofa
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Antique French Velvet Sofa
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Late 19th Century English Charles II Antique French Velvet Sofa
Velvet
Early 20th Century English Charles II Antique French Velvet Sofa
Tapestry, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Velvet Sofa
Velvet, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Velvet Sofa
Velvet, Cane, Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Velvet Sofa
Velvet, Giltwood
1890s French Victorian Antique French Velvet Sofa
Linen
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique French Velvet Sofa
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Velvet Sofa
Upholstery, Wood
Early 1800s French Empire Antique French Velvet Sofa
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique French Velvet Sofa
Ormolu
1920s French Art Deco Antique French Velvet Sofa
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Velvet Sofa
Silk, Wood, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Velvet Sofa
Velvet, Wood
1760s French Louis XV Antique French Velvet Sofa
Velvet, Wood
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Velvet Sofa
Marble
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Velvet Sofa
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Antique French Velvet Sofa
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Velvet Sofa
Hardwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Velvet Sofa
Giltwood
Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique French Velvet Sofa
Beech
1910s Post-Impressionist Antique French Velvet Sofa
Oil, Canvas
18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique French Velvet Sofa
Wood, Cane, Velvet
Early 18th Century French Antique French Velvet Sofa
Velvet, Oak
18th Century French Antique French Velvet Sofa
Velvet, Walnut
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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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