Beige Antique and Vintage Canapes
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Mohair, Silk, Giltwood, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Canapes
Fabric, Rush
Vintage 1970s Canapes
Fabric
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Lucite
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century French Canapes
Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Canapes
Wood
Early 20th Century French Canapes
Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Louis XV Canapes
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Régence Sofas
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Canapes
Wood
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Early 2000s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Teak
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Wallpaper
Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel, Other
Antique 1820s American American Empire End Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
Beech
20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Enamel, Gold
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Sofa Tables
Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Textile
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Upholstery
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century French Canapes
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Sofas
Pine, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Swiss Sofas
Metal
Early 20th Century French Modern Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Cord, Fabric, Sycamore, Upholstery
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Sofas
Textile, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Chinese Canapes
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Mahogany, Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Settees
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Walnut, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Walnut, Linen
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Canapes
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Italian Canapes
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
Late 20th Century Italian Canapes
Alpaca, Foam
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Canapes
Upholstery, Down
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Canapes
Wool
Vintage 1970s French Canapes
Leather
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Wool, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Bouclé
20th Century Italian Sofas
Steel
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Textile
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
1990s French Canapes
Fabric
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Canapes
Wool
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Sofas
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Sofas
Paint
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Chrome
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Living Room Sets
Silk
Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Living Room Sets
Silk
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Sofas
Late 20th Century French Brutalist Canapes
Leather
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Canapes
Lambskin, Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Canapes
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Canapes
Antique 19th Century English Canapes
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Leather
Antique 1720s French Louis XIV Canapes
Walnut
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Beige Antique and Vintage Canapes 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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