Used L Shaped Couch
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
20th Century English Modern Sofas
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Plastic
1990s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Stone
Antique 1880s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Belgian Space Age Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather
Antique 1780s European George III Sofa Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Oak, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Sofas
Rosewood, Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Sofas
Leather, Wood, Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century Anglo Raj Sofas
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Cotton, Foam
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Brass
1990s Swiss Space Age Sectional Sofas
Textile, Ultrasuede
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Cotton, Foam
20th Century American Classical Sofas
Leather, Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Mohair
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Danish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Teak
20th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
Early 20th Century European Armchairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Spanish Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Velvet, Foam, Chenille, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Chenille, Velvet, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century English Louis XVI Console Tables
Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
1990s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Barbizon School Paintings
Canvas, Paint
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The L-shaped couch is called a sectional or sectional sofa. The simplest sectionals consist of at least two pieces: a chaise and a loveseat or sofa. However, some sectionals have more complex designs that include corner pieces, chaises, loveseats, sofas, recliners and other types of seating. Find a range of sectional sofas on 1stDibs.
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