Pair of English Chesterfield Sofas in Burnished Burgundy Leather, Circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Acquired in London and imported to the United States during the 1990s, these sofas embody the enduring appeal of traditional British club furniture while offering the warmth and char...
Leather
1990s Salotti Post Modern Two Toned Black Graphite Leather 3 Pieces Sectional
By Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite two toned blavk and graphite leather three pieces sectional sofa.
Leather, Wood
Italian 1970s Erasmo Sofa Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia Manner Living Room
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
Currently upholstered in a terracotta fabric which was changed from its original sometime in the 1990s. The owners of this sofa imported all their furniture from Italy and Switzerlan...
Wood, Fabric
Leather LC3 Grand Confort Sofa by Le Corbusier & C. Perriand for Cassina (1/2)
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Izegem, VWV
Made of high-quality materials by Italian manufacturer Cassina in the 1990s, this LC3 sofa has a chrome-plated steel frame that gives it a sleek and contemporary look.
Chrome
Post-Modern Vintage Hybrid Bar Cart Sofa Table Raoul Barbieri Ycami 1990s Italy
By Raul Barbieri, Ycami Collection
Located in Vienna, AT
Post-Modern vintage hybrid bar cart or sofa table from aluminum and formica in black and silver color by Raul Barbieri for Ycami 1990s, Italy.
Aluminum
Set of 3 Postmodern German Brutalist Lounge Armchairs & Sofa by Rolf Benz, 1990s
By Rolf Benz
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large armchair from the renowned manufacturer Mustring according to a design by Rolf Benz from the early 90s. The design convinces with brutalist honesty and the high -quality workm...
Metal
1990s Gordons Fine Furniture Asian Design Fruitwood Burl Console Sofa Table
By Gordon Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
1990s Gordons Fine Furniture Asian design fruitwood burl console table/ sofa table.
Brass
1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Eastside Two Seat Loveseat Sofa in Fabric
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eastside Two Seat Sofa, originally designed by Italian designer Ettore Sottsass in 1983.
Aluminum
Model ABCD 1-Seater Sofa by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1990s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing sculptural one-seater ABCD sofa, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1968. The sofa is composed of three separate segments characterized by the wave-shaped curves. The ...
Fabric
Hans Hopfer 'Mah Jong' Sectional Sofa Lounge Chair by Roche Bobois, France 1990s
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Wien, AT
Designed by Hans Hopfer in 1971 for Roche Bobois, the Mah Jong sofa remains one of the most influential and recognizable seating systems of the 20th century. Conceived as a collectio...
Fabric
Italian Postmodern Lounge Set Tan Leather Postmodern Armchair Pair and Sofa
By Ralph Lauren, Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Rochester, NY
The set is also reminiscent of Ralph Lauren Home early 1990s leather rooms. Sofa L84" x H30" x D33" Seat height 17" Chair Pair L41" x H30" x D33" Seat Height 17" Just an absolutely...
Leather
Bassett Five-Piece American Traditional Living Room Suite, 1990s
By Bassett Furniture
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Beautiful matching Bassett 4-piece living room set from the 1990s. Includes: • Sleigh-arm sofa • Two matching slipper chairs • Solid wood coffee table with 2 drawers All pieces f...
Wood, Walnut
Leather LC3 Grand Confort Sofa by Le Corbusier & C. Perriand for Cassina (1/2)
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Izegem, VWV
Made of high-quality materials by Italian manufacturer Cassina in the 1990s, this LC3 sofa has a chrome-plated steel frame that gives it a sleek and contemporary look.
Chrome
Swivel Mushroom Top Post Modern Style Ottoman Pouf in Ivory White Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Photographed along with and currently available in our shop: Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé Kaizo Oto for Design Institute of America Geometric Post Mo...
Bouclé, Upholstery
Mushroom Swivel Top Post Modern Style Ottoman Pouf in Ivory White Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Photographed along with and currently available in our shop: Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Sofa in Ivory White Bouclé Kaizo Oto for Design Institute of America Geometric Post Mo...
Bouclé, Upholstery
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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