Floral Seating
Antique Mid-17th Century French Baroque Chairs
Wood
2010s British Modern Loveseats
Cotton, Beads
20th Century French Living Room Sets
Fabric, Beech
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Loveseats
Upholstery, Down, Wood
Antique 1760s Italian Baroque Chairs
Beech
20th Century American Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Bohemian Sofas
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood, Feathers
Early 20th Century Austrian Living Room Sets
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Benches
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Benches
Porcelain
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Wood, Silk
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Fabric, Beech, Walnut
20th Century Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century American Federal Settees
Antique 1890s French Rococo Settees
Fabric, Oak
Antique 19th Century European Art Nouveau Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Bamboo, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Fabric, Teak
Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Living Room Sets
Wicker
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Loveseats
Gold
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Settees
Cane, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Settees
Velvet
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Federal Benches
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wood, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Stools
Wood, Paint
20th Century Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Provincial Armchairs
Wood, Cotton
20th Century American Classical Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wicker
Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Loveseats
Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Craftsman Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech, Paint, Upholstery
Vintage 1910s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Georgian Sofas
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
20th Century Club Chairs
Cotton
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Country Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wicker
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Sofas
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Down
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
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Floral Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Floral Seating?
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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