Century Armless Sofa
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool
20th Century International Style Sofas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Sofas
Cotton
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Cotton, Foam, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Birch, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Teak, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Swiss Sectional Sofas
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood, Velvet
Late 20th Century American Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel, Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Feathers
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum
20th Century English Modern Sofas
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Metal
Late 20th Century European Space Age Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Foam, Walnut, Down
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Oak, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sofas
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sofas
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sofas
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sofas
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sofas
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sofas
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sofas
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sofas
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sofas
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cane, Mahogany
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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.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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