1950s Sofas Organic
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Rattan, Mirror
Late 20th Century Brazilian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Wool, Cotton
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Birch
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Sheepskin, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather, Cane, Ash
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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