19th Century Caned Sofa
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sofas
Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Sofas
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Sofas
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Linen, Hemp, Cane, Wood, Down
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Sofas
Beech, Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Cane, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Cuban Regency Settees
Cane, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Cane, Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Benches
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Benches
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Benches
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Settees
Ebony
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chaise Longues
Cane, Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Cane, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Marble
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Chairs
Cane, Goatskin, Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Wicker
Antique 1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Bentwood
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Settees
Fabric, Bentwood
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Sofas
Walnut
Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Tables
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Rococo Sofas
Mohair, Wood, Linen
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Fabric, Bentwood
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Sofas
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary North American Sofas
Linen
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Steel, Chrome
Antique 1840s English Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Sofas
Paint, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
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Antique 19th Century British Sofas
Cane
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Cane, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Wood
Antique 1890s English Sheraton Settees
Satinwood
Antique 1870s English Victorian Daybeds
Cane, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Campaign Daybeds
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Cane
Antique 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Cane
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Sofas
Cane, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Sofas
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Sofas
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Cane, Down, Linen, Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Mahogany, Cane
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Wood, Cane, Muslin
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Sofas
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood, Cane
Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Sofas
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Sofas
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Sofas
Wood, Cane
Antique 19th Century Jamaican Sofas
Mahogany, Cane
Antique 19th Century Regency Sofas
Metal
Antique 19th Century Indian Sofas
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Sofas
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Sofas
Rattan, Teak, Wicker
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Sofa Tables
Marble
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sofa Tables
Cedar
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Loveseats
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Cane
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Settees
Gold
Antique 19th Century Daybeds
Elm
Antique 19th Century English Settees
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Daybeds
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Settees
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Chairs
Cane, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Benches
Cane, Pine
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Settees
Cane, Teak
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Canapes
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Scottish Benches
Walnut, Cane
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
Antique 19th Century Daybeds
Cane
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Bergere Chairs
Cane
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables
Marble
Antique 19th Century Chinese Daybeds
Elm
Antique 19th Century American Footstools
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Furniture
Bone
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Stools
Bamboo
Antique 1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Bentwood
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Sofas
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Cane, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Cane, 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.
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