Carson Couch
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 2000s American Baroque Sofas
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Cotton, Polyester
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Plexiglass
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Antique 1710s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Metal, Chrome
2010s Portuguese Armchairs
Fabric
1960s Animal Paintings
Oil
2010s Portuguese Armchairs
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Armchairs
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Paintings
Paint
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Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Marble
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
1990s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Fireplaces and Mantels
Majolica
Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Foam
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Aubusson Tapestries
Wool, Silk
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century French Louis XVI Curtains and Valances
Fabric, Silk
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Vintage 1980s American Living Room Sets
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Mohair
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Ultrasuede
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Down
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Mohair
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
1990s Chinoiserie Sofas
Cotton, Wood, Down
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Early 2000s American Sofas
Leather
20th Century American Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Loveseats
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Angora, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century American Campaign Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century American Campaign Daybeds
Brass
1990s American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Silver Leaf
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Metal
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Metal
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Loveseats
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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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