Double Lounging Sofa
2010s American Modern Sofas
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Sofas
Steel
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Upholstery
2010s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Fabric
20th Century American Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Grasscloth, Cane, Raffia, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Bamboo, Cane
2010s Swiss Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Sofas
Faux Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood, Foam, Velvet
1990s Modern Sofas
Mohair
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Elm
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas
Chrome
2010s Swiss Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood, Foam, Faux Leather, Velvet
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Linen, Teak
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Upholstery
1990s German Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Sectional Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood, Foam, Velvet
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric, Silk, Velvet
2010s Austrian Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
2010s Swiss Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Plastic
2010s Swiss Sectional Sofas
Leather
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Grasscloth, Cane, Raffia, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Linen, Teak
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Plastic
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Danish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets
Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets
Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Teak
2010s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Upholstery, Bouclé
2010s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Upholstery, Bouclé
2010s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Upholstery, Bouclé
2010s Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Upholstery, Bouclé
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Tables
Metal
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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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021The difference between a sofa and a lounge relates to form and capacity. A sofa is an upholstered seat that has sides and a back and can accommodate two or more people. The term lounge is derived from French and means “long chair.” The lounge chair is intended for one person. Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Shop for a range of antique and vintage furniture on 1stDibs today.
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