Grey Canape
Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Canapes
Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Canapes
Leather
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1790s French Directoire Canapes
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Canapes
Fiberglass
Antique Late 18th Century French Belle Époque Canapes
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Plastic, Suede
Vintage 1960s Danish Canapes
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Settees
Beech
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Sofas
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Baltic Empire Benches
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Swedish Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
2010s Austrian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Loveseats
Cotton, Foam
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sofas
Cotton, Foam
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Down
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Pillows and Throws
Metallic Thread
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Paper
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Brass
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Ultrasuede
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Ultrasuede
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Velvet, Walnut
2010s American Modern Sofas
Ultrasuede
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American Sofas
Upholstery
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Wood, Fabric
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Burlap, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
Velvet, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s French Canapes
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Beech
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Canapes
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Canapes
Vintage 1940s American Louis XV Canapes
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Canapes
Wood, Canvas
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Beech
20th Century French Canapes
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Canapes
Giltwood, Cotton, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Canapes
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Canapes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Canapes
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century Canapes
Textile
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Brass
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Canapes
Walnut, Linen, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Canapes
Antique Late 18th Century Gustavian Canapes
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Canapes
Antique 1820s Swedish Karl Johan Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Metal, Brass
2010s French Pillows and Throws
21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Wood, Fabric
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Sofas
Antique 1770s English George III Sofas
Silk, Giltwood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Settees
Wood, Linen
Antique 19th Century French Trumeau Mirrors
Wood, Giltwood, Mirror
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Down
Vintage 1970s Canapes
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Lanterns
Metal, Tôle
2010s Italian Platters and Serveware
Marble
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Linen, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Louis XV Canapes
Vintage 1970s Italian Canapes
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Canapes
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
Wood, Upholstery, Cane
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Velvet
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Leather
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Silk, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Canapes
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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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