Frederica Sofa
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Sofas
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Mahogany, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Oak, Wool
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Birch
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1970s Swiss Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Leather, Teak
Antique 1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Oak
1990s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Oak, Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Mahogany, Down
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Polyester, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood, Down
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas
Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Cherry, Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Canapes
Leather
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood, Down
Frederica Sofa 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.