19th Century Lounge Sofa
Antique 1860s Sofas
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Sofas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Sofas
Cotton
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Velvet
Antique 19th Century Italian Charles X Chaise Longues
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Charles X Chaise Longues
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Charles X Chaise Longues
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1820s Regency Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chaise Longues
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Dutch Chaise Longues
Textile, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chaise Longues
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Antique 19th Century Victorian Chaise Longues
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chaise Longues
Cane, Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Chaise Longues
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century High Victorian Chaise Longues
Damask
Antique Early 19th Century Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Antique 1880s English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chaise Longues
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Other Living Room Sets
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Living Room Sets
Wood
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Armchairs
Cotton
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Wicker
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Wicker
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Maple
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Sofas
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Rococo Sofas
Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Fabric, Gesso, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Antique 19th Century English Chaise Longues
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Chaise Longues
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Regency Chaise Longues
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Living Room Sets
Ceramic, Velvet, Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Living Room Sets
Lacquer, Wood
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Sofas
Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Sofas
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Sofas
Leather
Antique 1830s English Chaise Longues
Walnut
Antique 1830s Italian Renaissance Sofas
Tapestry
Antique Mid-19th Century Sofas
Early 20th Century Italian Other Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
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19th Century Lounge Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 19th Century Lounge Sofa?
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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