Velvet Corner Sofa
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Beech
2010s Italian Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Poplar
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Foam, Wood, Lacquer, Leather, Feathers, Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s Italian Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century Queen Anne Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Velvet, Plastic
2010s Austrian Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
2010s Italian Sofas
Velvet
1990s Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet
Mid-20th Century French Sectional Sofas
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
2010s Austrian Sofas
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Synthetic, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Cotton, Synthetic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Synthetic
21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Silk, Velvet
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s French Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Corner Chairs
Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Corner Chairs
Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Corner Chairs
Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Corner Chairs
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Wood, Velvet
2010s Austrian Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Antique 19th Century Empire Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
2010s Austrian Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Antique Early 1900s Italian Georgian Sofas
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Iron
2010s Austrian Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
2010s Austrian Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
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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, 2022Deciding on whether you want a velvet sofa is a matter of preference, but it can be a very good choice. Velvet is a symbol of wealth and is very soft and comfortable. It’s also quite durable, which is often unexpected from such a luxe feeling fabric. The flat pile makes it impossible to snag and it resists stains. Shop a collection of velvet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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