Carved Wood Frame Sofa
Mid-20th Century French Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century English Art Nouveau Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1820s American American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Sofas
Mahogany, Down, Fabric, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery, Maple
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Foam, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Georgian Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 1820s American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Chinese Hollywood Regency Sofas
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Wood
Antique 18th Century European Rococo Sofas
Linen, Wood
Antique 1850s European Hepplewhite Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century Hepplewhite Sofas
Mahogany, Down
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas
Gold, Gold Leaf
Antique Mid-19th Century Sicilian Charles X Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Georgian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Sofas
Velvet, Wood
2010s Egyptian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Italian Baroque Sofas
Marble, Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Baroque Sofas
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Baroque Sofas
Gold, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Baroque Sofas
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Beech
2010s Italian Baroque Sofas
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century North American Victorian Sofas
Mahogany
2010s Italian Sofas
Leather, Straw, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Fur, Cedar
Mid-20th Century Danish Sofas
Cotton, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Wood
20th Century Italian Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Down
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Cane, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Sofas
Velvet, Wood
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Velvet, Fabric, Lacquer
1990s Indian Anglo-Indian Sofas
Maple
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
20th Century Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Victorian Sofas
Marble, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Sofas
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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