1930sofa And Armchairs
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Living Room Sets
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Mahogany, Velvet
Early 20th Century Sofas
Beech
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Leather
20th Century Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Loveseats
Velvet, Beech, Leather, Bouclé, Jacquard, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chaise Longues
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chaise Longues
Wood, Leather, Velvet, Jacquard
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Plastic
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s Sofas
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Living Room Sets
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Settees
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Rustic Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Paintings
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Marble
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17th Century Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Linen, Foam, Down
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Down, Feathers
Mid-20th Century British Armchairs
Calico
2010s English Modern Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
Late 20th Century Sofas
Beech
Recent Sales
Vintage 1920s Spanish Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Living Room Sets
Bentwood
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Living Room Sets
Fabric
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Cotton
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Living Room Sets
Faux Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Living Room Sets
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Plywood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Wood
20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Living Room Sets
Beech
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Other Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1930s American Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s British Bedroom Sets
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Plastic
Vintage 1950s North American Rustic Living Room Sets
Wood
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Living Room Sets
Leather, Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Living Room Sets
Beech, Leather
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sofas
Suede
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Living Room Sets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Living Room Sets
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Living Room Sets
Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Living Room Sets
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tray Tables
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Living Room Sets
Fabric, Upholstery, Leather
Vintage 1980s British Country Sofas
Textile
Vintage 1980s British Country Sofas
Textile
20th Century Sofas
Beech
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Living Room Sets
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Rattan, Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Birch
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Bouclé
Vintage 1930s German Sofas
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
PVC, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Mahogany, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Gueridon
Alabaster
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Living Room Sets
20th Century French Living Room Sets
Bronze
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Sofas
20th Century French Living Room Sets
Wood
Vintage 1930s Austrian Center Tables
Cherry
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Living Room Sets
Walnut
1930sofa And Armchairs 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.
- What is a sofa armchair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024A sofa armchair is a type of armchair. Specifically, the term describes an armchair with thick cushions on its backrest and seat and a deep frame that provides plenty of space for the user to settle in and relax. As a result, it offers the comfort typically associated with a sofa in a single-seat design, which is how this type of accent chair gets its name. Find a large selection of armchairs on 1stDibs.
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