Split Reed Sofa
Late 20th Century Philippine Sofas
Reed
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Reed
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Sofas
Rattan, Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan
20th Century American Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Rattan, Reed
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Sofas
Reed
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Sofas
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rattan, Wood, Down
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Loveseats
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Reed, Laminate
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Reed
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Reed
Late 20th Century Philippine Lounge Chairs
Reed
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Living Room Sets
Fabric, Reed, Paint
Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Sets
Rattan, Glass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Cane, Rattan, Ceramic
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Unknown Minimalist Console Tables
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan
Early 20th Century North American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker
Late 20th Century Unknown Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Side Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker
2010s Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century Philippine Sofas
Upholstery, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Organic Modern Sofas
Linen, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fruitwood
Late 20th Century Philippine Sofas
Fabric, Rattan
Recent Sales
Vintage 1930s Sofa Tables
Reed, Wood
Vintage 1940s Sofas
Rattan, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Sectional Sofas
Rattan, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s Living Room Sets
Reed, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s Living Room Sets
Vintage 1940s Settees
Reed, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s American Living Room Sets
Reed, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s Beds and Bed Frames
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rattan, Plywood
20th Century American Sectional Sofas
Rattan
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Reed
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas
Reed
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Sofas
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Sofas
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Sofas
Rattan, Reed
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Reed
Vintage 1930s American Sofas
Vintage 1970s Philippine Bohemian Sofas
Bamboo
Vintage 1930s American Sofas
Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Sofas
Rattan, Reed
Vintage 1930s American Sofas
Reed, Wicker
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Reed, Fabric, Wicker
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Philippine Bohemian Loveseats
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Philippine Loveseats
Reed
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Reed
20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Reed, Wicker
Vintage 1980s Philippine Side Tables
Reed, Glass
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tables
Reed, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Bamboo
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Cane, Reed
Early 20th Century North American American Craftsman Living Room Sets
Reed
Vintage 1930s American Living Room Sets
Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Bamboo, Wicker
Vintage 1940s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Early 20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Vintage 1940s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker
Vintage 1940s Asian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Fabric, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Natural Fiber, Reed, Paper, Cane, Hardwood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Living Room Sets
Bamboo, Wicker
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Sofas
Bamboo, Reed
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Sectional Sofas
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Sectional Sofas
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas
Reed
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas
Wicker, Reed
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas
Papercord, Wicker
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Reed
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Papercord, Wicker
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Console Tables
Bamboo
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Reed
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Reed
Split Reed Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Split Reed Sofa?
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 split back sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A split back sofa is a sofa which features a back that is made up of two separate panels. These panels can be reclined and adjusted separately from one another, allowing for customizable comfort. On 1stDibs, find a range of split back sofas.
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.