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Antique 19th Century British Regency Sofas
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Regency Sofas
Mahogany
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Serpentine
Antique 19th Century British Regency Sofas
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Regency Sofas
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofa Tables
Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Suede
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Oak, Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Steel
Early 20th Century Spanish Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Aluminum
2010s Italian Side Tables
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Tables
Oak, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Statues
Terracotta
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Pedestals
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Revival Table Lamps
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Jacaranda
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Crystal, Brass, Wire
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Living Room Sets
Silk, Giltwood
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Lacquer
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Wrought Iron
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Sofas
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Crystal
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Linen
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood
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Sterling Silver
Antique 1820s American American Classical Sofas
Mohair, Wood
Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1920s Finnish Art Deco Settees
Birch
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Hardwood, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Brass
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Living Room Sets
Steel
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Chrome
2010s Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Chrome
20th Century American Loveseats
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Settees
Steel
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Living Room Sets
Chrome
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Steel
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Steel
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
1990s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas
Linen
2010s American Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Cane, Teak
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Adaptation 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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