Cane Upholstered Sofa
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Linen, Hemp, Cane, Wood, Down
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Sofas
Cane, Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Cane, Lacquer
20th Century French Sofas
Chenille, Cane, Wood, Down
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Cane, Teak
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Sofas
Cane, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cotton, Cane, Foam, Mahogany
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Sofas
Linen, Cane, Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Grasscloth, Cane, Raffia, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather, Cane, Ash
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass, Bronze
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Sofas
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Sofas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Sofas
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Cane, Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Cane, Rattan, Oak, Wool
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Grasscloth, Cane, Raffia, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Rattan, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Cane, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Teak
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes
Iron
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes
Iron
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes
Iron
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes
Iron
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1870s English Victorian Daybeds
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Oak, Fabric
Antique 18th Century Italian Sofas
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Iron
20th Century Sofas
Velvet, Cane, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Sofas
Cane, Fabric, Velvet, Nutwood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Fabric, Cane
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Cane, Down, Linen, Mahogany, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Chenille, Cane, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
20th Century French Sofas
Wool, Oak
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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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