Restored Sofa
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Cotton
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1920s American Baroque Sofas
Bouclé
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Teak
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Sofas
Upholstery, Maple
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Antique 1890s Scandinavian Louis XVI Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Sofas
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Foam, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Teak
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rattan
Antique 1860s French Empire Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Lacquer, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Chrome
Antique 1860s Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Sofas
Fabric
2010s Central American Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1930s English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Sofas
Mahogany, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century British Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Modern Sofas
Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Cotton, Foam, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Sectional Sofas
Rattan
Early 20th Century Bauhaus Sofas
Steel, Chrome
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1940s English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Steel, Chrome
Antique 1820s Czech Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1930s Sofas
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1930s American Sofas
Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Sofas
Fabric, Rattan
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Rattan
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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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