Louis Velvet Couch
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Walnut, Velvet
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Velvet
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Sofas
Velvet, Giltwood
20th Century French Sofas
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Poplar
20th Century French French Provincial Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Walnut
1990s American Louis XVI Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Feathers
Vintage 1920s French Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1890s Scandinavian Louis XVI Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Early 2000s French French Provincial Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Sofas
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XVI Sofas
Poplar
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood, Upholstery, Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Children's Furniture
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Settees
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Wood, Velvet
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Canapes
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Armchairs
Velvet
Antique 1760s French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Charles II Settees
Velvet
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Loveseats
Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Giltwood
20th Century French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Beech, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Canapes
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures
Polyurethane
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Velvet, Giltwood
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Armchairs
Velvet, Nutwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XV Settees
Wood
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
Late 20th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Silk, Wood, Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
Vintage 1950s French Louis XIV Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood, Cane, Velvet
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Mahogany
20th Century European Sofas
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Vacuum the velvet regularly. If a spill occurs, blot it immediately with a dry cloth. If the stain dries, you can blot it with a cloth dipped in a soap-and-water solution.But test this, or any other cleaning solution, on a hidden spot first to make sure it doesn’t cause damage. Once the fabric is dry, use a soft, dry brush to restore the original direction and loft of the pile.
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