Couch Carved Velvet
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Giltwood, Velvet
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
2010s Egyptian Modern Sofas
Oak, Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century English Sofas
Leather, Velvet, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Walnut, Velvet
Antique 19th Century Georgian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1920s French Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1820s English Sheraton Sofas
Brass
Early 20th Century Rococo Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Empire Sofas
Velvet, Ebony
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
20th Century French French Provincial Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sofas
Cotton, Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 1830s English William IV Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Georgian Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Beech, Fir
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s Italian Sofas
Shell, Velvet, Wood, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Sofas
Velvet, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Sicilian Charles X Sofas
Wood
Antique 1880s Greek Classical Greek Sofas
Brass
2010s Italian Baroque Sofas
Marble, Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Baroque Sofas
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Sofas
Wood
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Brass
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Brass
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Velvet, Fabric, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Streamlined Moderne Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Sofas
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Queen Anne Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Sofas
Brass
Early 2000s French French Provincial Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Sofas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Empire Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Italian Georgian Sofas
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Antique 1880s American Sheraton Sofas
Brass
1990s Indian Anglo-Indian Sofas
Maple
2010s Italian Baroque Sofas
Gold, Gold Leaf
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Metal, Brass
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Metal, Brass
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Lacquer, Teak, Polyester, Foam, Velvet, Upholstery, Mohair, Wood
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Couch Carved Velvet For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Vacuum the velvet regularly. If a spill occurs, blot it immediately with a dry cloth. If the stain dries, you can blot it with a cloth dipped in a soap-and-water solution.But test this, or any other cleaning solution, on a hidden spot first to make sure it doesn’t cause damage. Once the fabric is dry, use a soft, dry brush to restore the original direction and loft of the pile.
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