Antique Style Velvet Sofa
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Velvet, Wood
Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Giltwood, Velvet
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Velvet, Giltwood
19th Century Empire Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Leather, Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Sicilian Charles X Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Upholstery
1920s French Hollywood Regency Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Upholstery, Wood
1880s American Sheraton Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Brass
Early 20th Century Rococo Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Wood, Paint
1890s French Louis Philippe Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Wood
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Bronze
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Wood
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Velvet
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Late 19th Century English Charles II Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Velvet
1870s French Empire Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Silk, Walnut, Paint
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Velvet
19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Velvet, Walnut, Trimming, Wood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Cotton, Velvet
Early 20th Century English Charles II Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Tapestry, Velvet
1850s English Gothic Revival Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Gold
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Marble
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Ormolu
1920s French Art Deco Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
1760s French Louis XV Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Velvet, Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Velvet, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Upholstery, Wood
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Bronze
1910s Post-Impressionist Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Canvas, Oil
Late 19th Century English Baroque Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Linen
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Silver
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Silk, Wood, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Silver
19th Century American Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Velvet
1910s American Chinese Chippendale Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Upholstery
1840s French Empire Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Brass
Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Bronze, Metal
Early 1700s English Baroque Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Lacquer, Wood
Late 18th Century European Renaissance Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Velvet
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Beech
1920s French Art Deco Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Oak
Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Ceramic, Velvet, Bamboo, Lacquer
Early 1800s Japanese Edo Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Fabric
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Style Velvet Sofa
Mohair, Velvet
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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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