Backed Loveseats
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Upholstery
Vintage 1920s Empire Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Loveseats
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
20th Century English Loveseats
Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century British Chippendale Loveseats
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Loveseats
Wicker
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Brass
Early 2000s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
Early 20th Century Rustic Loveseats
Horn, Leather
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Sofas
Faux Leather, Mahogany
1990s Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Mohair
Early 20th Century Victorian Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Shaker Loveseats
Linen, Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Loveseats
Brocade, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Walnut, Cotton
Late 20th Century North American Loveseats
Damask
2010s British Modern Loveseats
Cotton, Beads
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Burmese Loveseats
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Loveseats
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Loveseats
Fabric
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Hardwood
20th Century American Loveseats
Silk, Wood
2010s North American Modern Loveseats
Hardwood
Antique 1880s American Victorian Loveseats
Wicker
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Loveseats
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 18th Century Queen Anne Loveseats
Wood
1990s Modern Loveseats
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Loveseats
Upholstery, Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Loveseats
Wicker
Early 20th Century British Regency Loveseats
Faux Bamboo, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Sheraton Loveseats
Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Loveseats
Jacquard
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Louis XIV Loveseats
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Loveseats
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Austrian Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Victorian Loveseats
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Empire Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century European Art Nouveau Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Loveseats
Willow, Twig
20th Century Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Loveseats
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Loveseats
Bouclé
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Loveseats
Brocade, Wood, Down
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Loveseats
Metal
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Lambskin
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
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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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