$6,545
H 26.5 in W 114 in D 36 in
Postmodern 80s Sectional Sofa, Pink Floral Upholstery, USA, c. 1980s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
showcasing a bold curved silhouette with pink floral fabric. This piece blends playful 1980s aesthetics with
Upholstery, Foam
1980s Attributed to George Smith Chintz Floral Linen English Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, floral linen sofa you could hope to
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$5,300 / set
H 17 in W 10.75 in D 6.5 in
Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Smoke Color, Modern Design, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass sconces with a smoke color to the textured glass and black glass sphere finials. The “stampato” glass is textured with ridges and is curved in design, making a superb de...
Murano Glass
Postmodern Serpentine Sectional With Stacked Base
By Milo Baughman, Directional, Adrian Pearsall
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Interesting postmodern style sofa with a serpentine like shape. Great organic L shape sofa with an overall foot print of 106” x 106”. Back height is 29” and seat height is 17.5”. Sof...
Upholstery
$5,196Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
Large Pink Velvet Scalloped Sofa by The Tailored Home, Modern Design
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Scalloped sofa with striking form. Sits deep with ample single seats that can be customized. Shown in performance pink velvet and hemp brush fringe, standard with three oversized pil...
Velvet, Wood, Maple
$6,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 91 in D 34 in
Magnificent Directional Even Arm Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen Mid Century Modern
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Directional
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Directional even arm sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen cut velvet fabric. This sofa is in very nice vintage condition with only light signs of wear. The original fabric is a ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century American Modern Embroidered Floral Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant 1950s American mid-century sofa composed of an off-white upholstery with a pale taupe floral motif (it appears slightly pink in some of the images but is not). Clean lines w...
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,450 / set
H 29 in W 24 in D 26 in
1980s Channel Baughman Croissant Style Floral Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, satin like Floral swivel chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Tight firm cushioning and a...
Upholstery, Wood
Exquisite Vintage Style Bed Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Transform your bedroom into a sanctuary of style with this exquisite vintage bed frame. Crafted with care, its elegant design features intricate detailing and a warm, rich finish tha...
Wood
$1,664
H 27.17 in W 43.31 in D 34.26 in
Angular postmodern vintage pink / mauve leather armchair by Brayton, USA 1980s
By Brayton International
Located in Hastings, GB
Angular postmodern pink/mauve leather armchair by Brayton International, USA 1980s. The leather is beautifully soft and in great condition. Colour is a little bit pinker in reality. ...
Leather
$21,440
H 31.5 in W 157.49 in D 59.06 in
Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 3 Parts in 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton cloverleaf sectional sofa. Current production. This listing shows a 3-piece Cloverleaf Sofa in dark green 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat. Seats 5 people in a very interesti...
Fabric, Wood
$2,200 / item
H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 22.05 in
Custom-Made Tripod Dining Chair in Customer’s Own Fabric by Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sculptural dining chair redefines minimalism through sensual tactility and structural harmony. Its monolithic form, crafted with continuous flowing geometry, creates a sense of ...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$21,550
H 29.14 in Dm 25.99 in
20th Century Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Dilly Dally Vanitiy Dressing Table
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Turin, Turin
Dressing table model Dilly Dally designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1960s. The dressing table is composed of two pieces, one round armchair (which alone measures 74 x 66 ...
Metal
$8,968Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 140 in W 240 in D 250 in
Mid-Century Modern-Inspired Tammi Bed Velvet Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Best known as one of the leading stars for Motown Records during the 60s, Tammi Terrell was an American singer-songwriter. Notably remembered for a series of duets with singer Marvin...
Stainless Steel
$14,078 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...
Wood
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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