Victorian Walnut Sofa
Antique 1860s Sofas
Walnut
Antique 1870s English Victorian Sofas
Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Sofa Tables
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Sofas
Walnut
Antique 1870s English Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas
Walnut, Organic Material
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Sofas
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Queen Anne Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Sofas
Down, Mohair, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sofas
Leather, Walnut
2010s Italian Baroque Sofas
Gold Leaf
20th Century English Late Victorian Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century American Rococo Revival Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Sofa Tables
Walnut
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Walnut
2010s Italian Victorian Sofas
Marble, Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1840s English High Victorian Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Sofas
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood, Silk, Walnut
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofa Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Sofas
Fabric, Velvet
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Walnut
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Sofas
Ebony, Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Sectional Sofas
Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Wood
20th Century Italian Biedermeier Sofa Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas
Walnut
2010s Italian Victorian Sofas
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Victorian Sofas
Gold Leaf
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century British Victorian Sofas
Brass
20th Century British Victorian Sofas
Brass
2010s Italian Victorian Sofas
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Leather
Antique 1860s Victorian Settees
Walnut
Antique 1860s Victorian Chaise Longues
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Furniture
Chenille, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Furniture
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Victorian Bergere Chairs
Mohair, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1880s North American Living Room Sets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Late Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Easels
Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Benches
Oak, Walnut
20th Century European Side Tables
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Leather, 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 a Victorian sofa called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A settee is the name given to long couches from the 17th century that were similar to the modern sofa but often much more elaborate than functional. Victorian furniture featured ornate carvings, heavy and luxurious fabrics and dark hardwoods. Shop a range of antique and vintage sofas and settees on 1stDibs.
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