Blue Mohair Sofa
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Mohair
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Mohair
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Sofas
Down, Mohair, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s English Sofas
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Textile, Wool, Mohair
20th Century American Modern Sofas
Fabric
2010s Armchairs
Velvet
2010s Spanish Rustic Pillows and Throws
Mohair
Vintage 1970s Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Mohair, Wool
Vintage 1980s American Loveseats
Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Mohair
2010s Spanish Modern Quilts and Blankets
Wool
Vintage 1970s American Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs
Cotton, Mohair, Wool
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
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Leather, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Steel, Brass, Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
1990s Australian Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Palmwood, Rope
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Granite, Copper
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Mohair
Vintage 1930s French Sofas
Oak, Mohair
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mahogany, Mohair
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Mohair
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Sofas
Mohair
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Mohair
Vintage 1950s American Modern Sofas
Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Lucite
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair
20th Century American Sofas
Mohair
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Mohair
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Mohair, Walnut
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Sofas
Mohair, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Sofas
Mohair
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Beech
2010s British American Classical Sofas
Velvet
2010s British American Classical Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Beech
Early 2000s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Ultrasuede, Foam
20th Century Sectional Sofas
Late 20th Century American Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Late 20th Century Turkish Tulu Caucasian Rugs
Wool, Mohair
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Mohair
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Daybeds
Mohair
Late 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Turkish Rugs
Wool, Angora
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Living Room Sets
20th Century Turkish Tulu Turkish Rugs
Wool, Mohair
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Bouclé
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Chrome
2010s Spanish Modern Quilts and Blankets
Wool
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Mahogany, Mohair
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
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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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