French Green Velvet Sofa
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century American Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
1990s French Modern Sofas
Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Walnut, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Foam
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Sofas
Brass
2010s French Modern Sofas
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Armchairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Settees
Velvet
Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Settees
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Leather
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Silk, Wood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Cotton
2010s South African Settees
Velvet
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables
Marble
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Late 20th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements
Wrought Iron
1990s North American Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofas
Copper
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1920s Danish Renaissance Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Gold Plate
2010s English Modern Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Daybeds
Iron
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Late 20th Century French Space Age Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Fiberglass
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sofas
Chrome
2010s European Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
Antique 1840s French Empire Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Velvet
Vintage 1930s French American Colonial Pillows and Throws
Metallic Thread
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Living Room Sets
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Velvet
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Fruitwood, Down
Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s French Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Sofas
Velvet, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Victorian Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Walnut, Velvet
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Brass, Nickel
Vintage 1930s Sofas
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Sofas
Mohair, Velvet
2010s French Art Deco Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Beech, Textile
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
20th Century Sofas
Vintage 1970s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Foam, Velvet
Vintage 1970s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Foam
20th Century American Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Velvet, Mohair
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Foam
Vintage 1970s French Modern Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Foam
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Canapes
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
1990s French Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Canapes
Teak
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Settees
Fruitwood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Sycamore
Antique 1880s French French Provincial Living Room Sets
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Velvet, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Stools
Velvet, Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Silk, Linen
Antique 19th Century French Pillows and Throws
Silk, Chenille, Velvet
Antique Mid-18th Century French Pillows and Throws
Tapestry, Velvet
Antique Mid-18th Century French Pillows and Throws
Velvet, Down, Tapestry, Silk
Antique 17th Century Belgian Baroque Pillows and Throws
Textile, Tapestry, Silk, Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Pillows and Throws
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Cane, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass, Steel
1990s French Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Sofas
Wood, Velvet
20th Century European Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Foam
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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.
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