Gray European Canapes
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Bouclé
2010s Italian Louis XVI Canapes
Upholstery, Lacquer
2010s Portuguese Modern Canapes
Faux Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Plastic, Suede
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Canapes
Fiberglass
2010s French Modern Sofas
Metal, Aluminum
2010s French Modern Sofas
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Velvet
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Canapes
Bouclé
Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Wool, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Wool, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Wool, Cotton
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Wool, Cotton
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Faux Leather
Vintage 1940s Italian Empire Canapes
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Wool, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Brass
20th Century French Canapes
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Loveseats
Brass, Steel
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century Swedish Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s Italian Canapes
Leather
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Sofas
Velvet, Fruitwood, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Wood
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches
Fabric
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Canapes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1970s English Sofas
20th Century French Modern Canapes
Fabric
Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Nouveau Canapes
Faux Fur
Antique Early 1900s Hungarian French Provincial Canapes
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Upholstery
2010s French Art Deco Sofas
Fabric
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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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