Vintage Fabric Couch
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric
1960s French Space Age Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric
20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Louis XIV Vintage Fabric Couch
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric
1970s American Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric, Walnut
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric
1970s American Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric, Rattan
1980s Dutch Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric
1970s Italian Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric, Plastic
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Fabric Couch
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric, Walnut
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Fabric Couch
Metal
1990s Italian Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Vintage Fabric Couch
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century English Victorian Vintage Fabric Couch
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century English Victorian Vintage Fabric Couch
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Steel
1940s American Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric
1960s Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric, Oak
1970s Swedish Minimalist Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric, Pine
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric, Oak
1940s Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric, Oak
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric, Oak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Pine
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Wood, Fabric, Velvet
1970s Swedish Minimalist Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric, Pine
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric, Mahogany
1970s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric, Pine
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric, Oak
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric, Birch
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Aluminum
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric, Oak
1970s Swedish Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric, Pine
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Aluminum
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
1960s French Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric, Oak
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Velvet, Walnut
1970s Vintage Fabric Couch
Metal
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Wood, Fabric
1990s French International Style Vintage Fabric Couch
Canvas
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Steel
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Wool, Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Metal
Mid-20th Century Vintage Fabric Couch
Textile
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fabric Couch
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Vintage Fabric Couch
Leather, Fabric
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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 ExpertAugust 16, 2019
The most durable couch fabrics are cotton and linen.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
For a couch subjected to everyday use, it is best to use a highly durable fabric such as cotton or linen.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While there are differing opinions, fabric is generally considered vintage when it is over 30 years old. Any fabric that is older than the 1930s is considered antique. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic vintage fabric pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if a couch is vintage, examine its frame and cushions for tags, labels, and stamps that provide information about the maker. In some cases, the date of manufacturing may appear on these identifying markers. If not, research the manufacturer's name using trusted online resources to get an estimate of its age. Any couch that is 20 or more years old would be considered vintage. Sofas that are 100 years of age or older are antiques. Find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary couches on 1stDibs.
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