Vintage Serpentine Sofa
1950s Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Fabric
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Velvet
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Velvet
1980s American Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Metal
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Textile, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Fabric, Lucite, Wood, Ultrasuede
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Velvet, Lucite, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Brass
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Upholstery, Velvet, Lucite
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Faux Leather, Glass
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Bouclé, Upholstery
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Upholstery, Wood
1990s Post-Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Fabric
1990s American Post-Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Chrome
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Lucite
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Upholstery, Lucite
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Fabric, Wood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Upholstery, Lucite
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Wood, Velvet
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Textile, Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Leather, Lucite
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Textile
1980s Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Chenille
1990s American Post-Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Bouclé, Upholstery
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Suede
1990s Post-Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Upholstery, Ultrasuede, Wood
1990s Post-Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Ultrasuede, Lucite, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Bouclé
1970s Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Bouclé
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Velvet
20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Fabric, Beech
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Suede
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Fabric, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Chrome
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Ultrasuede
1990s American Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Bouclé
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Upholstery, Oak
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Upholstery, Lucite
1990s American Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Velvet
1990s Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Mohair
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Provincial Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Cotton, Wood
20th Century American Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Cotton
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Fabric
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Metal
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Chrome
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Fabric, Wood, Paint
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Bouclé, Oak
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Upholstery
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Chrome
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Leather, Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Fabric, Wood
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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 serpentine sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A serpentine sofa is an upholstered seating solution with a curvy shape reminiscent of the letter “S.” Vladimir Kagan designed the piece of furniture in 1950, and it has since become one of the best-known couches of the mid-century period. On 1stDibs, find a range of serpentine sofas.
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