Small Canape
Vintage 1940s Austrian Biedermeier Canapes
Wood
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Canapes
Wood
20th Century Portuguese Canapes
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Canapes
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Canapes
Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Canapes
Wood
Vintage 1940s Austrian Art Deco Canapes
Brass
Antique 1770s French Louis XV Canapes
Damask, Silk, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Tapestry, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century European Napoleon III Canapes
Fruitwood
20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Canapes
Leather, Foam, Elm
Vintage 1960s French Canapes
Fabric, Wool
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Leather
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Oak, Fabric
2010s Swiss Modern Canapes
Leather
2010s Portuguese Modern Canapes
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Canapes
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Canapes
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Canapes
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Canapes
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Canapes
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Canapes
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Canapes
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Canapes
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Canapes
Upholstery
2010s French Modern Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
1990s Swedish Modern Chaise Longues
Brass
20th Century Italian Rococo Benches
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Late Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Silk, Giltwood
1980s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Lithograph
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Benches
Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery, Cotton
2010s Italian Platters and Serveware
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Barware
Glass
2010s Italian Platters and Serveware
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Gold
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Down
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Rosewood, Upholstery, Bouclé
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-...
Art Glass
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Iron
Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1960s English Porcelain
Porcelain
1990s Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Antique 19th Century Italian Canapes
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
Upholstery
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Small Canape For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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