Embroidered Seat Cushion
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Linen
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Canvas, Velvet, Leather
2010s Italian Sofas
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Armchairs
Brass
2010s American Other Sofas
Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Antique 1850s American Empire Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century British William IV Chairs
Wood
2010s French Other Armchairs
Fabric, Rope, Wood
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Walnut, Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Loveseats
Linen, Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Queen Anne Footstools
Wood, Walnut
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Brass
2010s Italian Side Chairs
Metal, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Side Chairs
Metal, Gold Plate
2010s South African Post-Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Textile, Oak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary English Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Beech
20th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
2010s British Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American American Classical Armchairs
Textile, Silk, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Beech, Leather, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Oak, Upholstery
Antique 1890s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1800s French Baroque Armchairs
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Furniture
Silver
2010s Minimalist Corner Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century British Armchairs
Cotton
2010s Italian Side Chairs
Metal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Greek Greco Roman Chaise Longues
Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Chinoiserie Sofas
Textile, Satin, Silk, Velvet
2010s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Beech, Fruitwood
Antique 1860s Scottish High Victorian Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Steel
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
2010s Italian Other Sofas
Other
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Leather
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Embroidered Seat Cushion 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The best filling for sofa seat cushions is really a matter of preference. Filling options include polyester, foam, and feather. While foam is the most popular sofa seat cushion filling, feathers are preferred by those who prioritize softness.
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