Swedish Empire Sofa
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Sofa Tables
Mahogany, Fir
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Revival Sofa Tables
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Sofa Tables
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Revival Sofas
Birch
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Sofas
Birch, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Danish Empire Sofas
Ormolu
Antique 1820s Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Tables
Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Empire Sofas
Birch
Antique 1860s Scottish High Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Sofa Tables
Birdseye Maple, Maple, Burl
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Armchairs
Birch, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1810s Swedish Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Daybeds
Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Center Tables
Birch
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Living Room Sets
Walnut
Antique 1890s Swedish Empire Living Room Sets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier End Tables
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Stools
Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Turkish Hollywood Regency Turkish Rugs
Wool
Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Sofas
Pine
Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Sofas
Pine
Antique 1820s Swedish Empire Sofa Tables
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Revival Sofas
Birch
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Revival Sofas
Birch
Antique 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Sofas
Fabric, Birch
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Sofas
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Revival Sofa Tables
Walnut
Antique 1850s Swedish Empire Sofas
Maple
Early 20th Century Swedish Sofas
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Early 20th Century Swedish Sofas
Antique 1870s Swedish Empire Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1860s Swedish Empire Sofas
Cotton, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Sofas
Fabric, Birch
Mid-20th Century Swedish Empire Sofas
Birch
Mid-20th Century Swedish Empire Sofas
Birch
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Sofas
Birch
Antique 19th Century Swedish Sofas
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Sofas
Fabric, Birch
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Sofa Tables
Birch
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Antique 1830s Swedish Sofas
Satinwood
Antique 1820s Scandinavian Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Antique 1880s Swedish Empire Sofas
Walnut
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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 an Empire sofa?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Empire movement in design started in the 19th century and is characterized by straight lines in rigid symmetrical compositions. Empire sofas, and furniture specifically, are part of the French neoclassical style. Shop a collection of Empire sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An Empire sofa is a type of sofa associated with the Empire style of art and architecture that came out of early 19th-century France. The designs of furniture in the Empire style were actually quite varied depending on the region which interpreted the design principles. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Empire style sofas from some of the world’s top sellers.
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