Veranda Sofa
Vintage 1980s Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Steel
20th Century American Sofas
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel, Metal
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Beech, Leather
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rattan
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Canapes
Wicker
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Canapes
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Canapes
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s European Bohemian Chaise Longues
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Natural Fiber
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dry Bars
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Paper
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Faux Leather, Wood
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Late 20th Century French Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile, Foam
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Steel
2010s Sectional Sofas
Velvet
2010s Sectional Sofas
Wool
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Plywood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
Late 20th Century American Dry Bars
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Metal
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Vintage 1980s Italian Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Armchairs
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan, Rope
20th Century Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Iron
Vintage 1980s Sofas
Steel
1990s Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
1990s Italian Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Sectional Sofas
Vintage 1980s Italian Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Resin, Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden...
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden...
Resin
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden...
Resin
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Foam
2010s European Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1920s Italian Hollywood Regency End Tables
Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Italian Living Room Sets
Steel
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Paper
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Sofas
Steel
Early 20th Century American Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Lacquer, Glass
Early 20th Century French Slipper Chairs
Wood, Down
Vintage 1950s English Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Chaise Longues
Aluminum
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Fruitwood, Silk
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Veranda Sofa 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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