Mid-20th Century Upholstery Canapes
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery, Bouclé
Vintage 1940s French Canapes
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Lucite
Vintage 1960s French Canapes
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1950s French Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Canapes
Gesso, Wood, Upholstery, Paint
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Canapes
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Canapes
Brass
People Also Browsed
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Sheepskin, Elm
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Nickel
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Metal
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Wood, Poplar, Burl
Mid-20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands
Oak
2010s Modern Tables
Hardwood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...
Nickel, Brass
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Wood
2010s North American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
2010s African Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces
Clay, Earthenware
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
2010s English Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Wood
2010s Beds and Bed Frames
Stainless Steel
Recent Sales
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Canapes
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Cord, Fabric, Sycamore, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery, Bouclé
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Louis XIV Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Oak, Leather, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century British Chippendale Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Beech, Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet
Mid-20th Century European Louis XV Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1950s French Empire Revival Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wool, Oak, Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech, Fabric, Wool
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool, Upholstery, Oak, Fabric
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool, Wood, Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Ash
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Lucite, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wool
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Pine
Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Canapes
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Upholstery Canapes For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Mid-20th Century Upholstery Canapes?
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.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.