Chippendale Upholstered Sofa
Early 20th Century Sofas
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Sofas
Textile, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Ming Sectional Sofas
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century American Georgian Sofas
Upholstery, Muslin, Cotton, Jute, Mahogany, Fabric
Early 20th Century English George III Sofas
Mahogany
2010s British George III Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Settees
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century Irish Settees
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Living Room Sets
Glass, Mahogany, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Living Room Sets
Leather
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Living Room Sets
Leather
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Hardwood, Leather
Mid-20th Century Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Side Tables
Wood
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s British Sofas
Damask
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Linen, Foam, Down
20th Century English Sofas
Linen
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Serving Tables
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century American Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Beech
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
Antique 1880s English George III Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Recent Sales
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Damask, Wood
Early 20th Century Chippendale Sofas
Mahogany, Down, Fabric
Vintage 1960s English Chippendale Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century English Rococo Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
Antique 1780s American Chippendale Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bookcases
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1750s English Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American American Colonial Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Austrian Chippendale Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century English Chippendale Sofas
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Sofas
Vintage 1930s Unknown Chinese Chippendale Sofas
Walnut, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Irish Chippendale Sofas
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Chippendale Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany, Down
Antique 1780s American Chippendale Sofas
Silk, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Sofas
Wood, Cotton
Early 20th Century English Sofas
Early 20th Century Chippendale Sofas
Brass
Late 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Sofas
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1850s Swedish Chippendale Sofas
Cotton, Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Chippendale Sofas
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Sofas
Bamboo, Faux Bamboo, Rattan, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Sofas
20th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Early 20th Century Chippendale Sofas
Textile, Velvet, Mahogany
2010s British Chippendale Sofas
Fabric
2010s British Chippendale Sofas
Fabric
Antique 19th Century Chippendale Sofas
Walnut, Upholstery
20th Century British Chippendale Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Textile, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas
Mahogany, Oak, Feathers, Leather
20th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Regency Sofas
Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Chippendale Sofas
Walnut, Cotton
Antique 1890s French Chippendale Sofas
Cotton, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Chippendale Sofas
Cotton, Walnut
Early 20th Century American American Classical Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century American George III Sofas
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Queen Anne Sofas
Upholstery, Cherry
Antique 1790s English Chippendale Settees
Mahogany
20th Century Chippendale Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Living Room Sets
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Late 20th Century American Georgian Loveseats
Linen, Wood
Late 20th Century American Georgian Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Chairs
Cane, Beech
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century British Chippendale Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Regency Sofas
Walnut
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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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