Retro Sofa Loveseat
Mid-20th Century American Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Upholstery, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Walnut, Glass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Oak, Upholstery
1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Iron
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Leather
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Upholstery
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Upholstery, Teak
1970s American Chinoiserie Retro Sofa Loveseat
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Leather, Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Steel
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Velvet, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Chrome
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Leather, Beech
1980s American Minimalist Retro Sofa Loveseat
Fabric
1970s Italian Retro Sofa Loveseat
Leather, Plastic
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Aluminum
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Velvet, Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Upholstery
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Steel
1950s Italian Art Nouveau Retro Sofa Loveseat
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Brass
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Leather, Beech
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Leather, Wood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Retro Sofa Loveseat
Wrought Iron
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Rattan, Wood, Bamboo
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Velvet, Plastic
1970s English Retro Sofa Loveseat
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Steel
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Leather, Pine
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Aluminum
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Fabric, Silk, Velvet
1970s Italian Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Leather
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Retro Sofa Loveseat
Jacquard
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Fabric
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Velvet, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Retro Sofa Loveseat
Upholstery, Wood
1950s American Retro Sofa Loveseat
Rattan
1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Stainless Steel
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Aluminum
1970s North American Louis XV Retro Sofa Loveseat
Upholstery, Wood
1960s American Hollywood Regency Retro Sofa Loveseat
Upholstery, Wood
1980s American Retro Sofa Loveseat
Wood, Fabric
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Steel, Chrome
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Oak, Fabric
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Loveseat
Brass
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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.
- What is a sofa and loveseat?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A sofa and loveseat are two different pieces of seating furniture. The size is the most significant distinction between a loveseat and a sofa. Sofas are bigger and available in a variety of lengths, though the conventional three-cushion seat is one of the most popular. Loveseats, on the other hand, are significantly smaller and often only seat two persons. The second significant comparison between the two is the function of the seat. Sofas are bigger and hence more suited to lounging and socializing. You may sprawl out on a sofa or gather a group of friends to speak or watch a movie. Loveseats are more useful in small spaces where a larger sofa would be too large. Find a collection of antique and vintage loveseats as well as sofas today on 1stDibs.
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