Styles Of Antique Couches
1890s English Styles Of Antique Couches
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English George II Styles Of Antique Couches
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Styles Of Antique Couches
Wood, Fabric
Late 19th Century French Styles Of Antique Couches
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Styles Of Antique Couches
Mahogany
1880s French Louis XIII Styles Of Antique Couches
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Styles Of Antique Couches
Fabric, Walnut
18th Century Swedish Romantic Styles Of Antique Couches
Fabric, Textile, Oak
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Styles Of Antique Couches
Walnut
Early 1800s French Empire Styles Of Antique Couches
Bronze
Early 20th Century Victorian Styles Of Antique Couches
Wood
1640s Italian Modern Styles Of Antique Couches
Fabric
1760s French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Couches
Fabric, Beech
19th Century French Louis XV Styles Of Antique Couches
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
19th Century British Victorian Styles Of Antique Couches
Leather, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XV Styles Of Antique Couches
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century French Styles Of Antique Couches
Walnut
1870s French Empire Styles Of Antique Couches
Granite, Bronze, Ormolu
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Early 20th Century American Charles II Styles Of Antique Couches
Down, Mohair, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Sheraton Styles Of Antique Couches
Fabric, Hardwood, Wool, Mahogany
1830s German Biedermeier Styles Of Antique Couches
Cherry
Early 20th Century English Georgian Styles Of Antique Couches
Walnut
1860s Austrian Rococo Styles Of Antique Couches
Upholstery, Walnut
1870s French Napoleon III Styles Of Antique Couches
Early 1800s Japanese Edo Styles Of Antique Couches
Textile
19th Century English Styles Of Antique Couches
Giltwood, Fabric
1920s English Styles Of Antique Couches
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century Belgian Styles Of Antique Couches
Upholstery
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Styles Of Antique Couches
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Styles Of Antique Couches
19th Century American Styles Of Antique Couches
Late 19th Century Scottish Georgian Styles Of Antique Couches
Leather, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Couches
Giltwood
19th Century French Regency Styles Of Antique Couches
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Styles Of Antique Couches
Leather
19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Styles Of Antique Couches
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Styles Of Antique Couches
Mahogany
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Styles Of Antique Couches
Fabric, Wood
1850s French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Couches
Fabric, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Styles Of Antique Couches
Walnut
Late 19th Century Styles Of Antique Couches
Mahogany
18th Century and Earlier French Styles Of Antique Couches
Elm, Walnut
18th Century Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Couches
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Styles Of Antique Couches
Leather
Early 20th Century English Styles Of Antique Couches
Leather
1890s German Biedermeier Styles Of Antique Couches
Cotton, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Danish Styles Of Antique Couches
Leather
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Styles Of Antique Couches
Pine
19th Century Chinoiserie Styles Of Antique Couches
19th Century French Styles Of Antique Couches
Wood
19th Century French Styles Of Antique Couches
19th Century French Louis XV Styles Of Antique Couches
Bronze
Early 1900s French Napoleon III Styles Of Antique Couches
Marble
1910s French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Couches
19th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Couches
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Styles Of Antique Couches
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Couches
Silk, Wood
1830s English William IV Styles Of Antique Couches
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Couches
Giltwood
1880s European Vienna Secession Styles Of Antique Couches
Straw, Beech
1840s Great Britain (UK) Styles Of Antique Couches
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Couches
Textile, Cotton, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Napoleon III Styles Of Antique Couches
Tapestry, Giltwood
19th Century French Empire Styles Of Antique Couches
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Styles Of Antique Couches
Brass
19th Century American Victorian Styles Of Antique Couches
Wicker
Early 19th Century English Chippendale Styles Of Antique Couches
Linen, Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Styles Of Antique Couches
Linen, Pine
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Styles Of Antique Couches
1880s English High Victorian Styles Of Antique Couches
Leather, Walnut
1880s French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Couches
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Louis XV Styles Of Antique Couches
Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Down
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Couches
Cotton, Down, Linen, Slip, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century British Victorian Styles Of Antique Couches
Leather
Early 20th Century English Styles Of Antique Couches
Leather
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Styles Of Antique Couches
Upholstery, Giltwood
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Styles Of Antique Couches
Mahogany, Mirror
1970s European Styles Of Antique Couches
Leather, Walnut
Early 1700s Chinese Qing Styles Of Antique Couches
Enamel
1990s Italian Renaissance Styles Of Antique Couches
Sterling Silver
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Styles Of Antique Couches
Paint
Late 19th Century English Victorian Styles Of Antique Couches
Upholstery, Wood
1930s French Modern Styles Of Antique Couches
Mahogany
Early 1900s Italian Styles Of Antique Couches
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Styles Of Antique Couches
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Styles Of Antique Couches
Mohair, Hardwood
1930s French Art Deco Styles Of Antique Couches
Wood
Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Styles Of Antique Couches
Bronze
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Styles Of Antique Couches
Wood, Upholstery
Late 18th Century British George III Styles Of Antique Couches
Brass
1810s American American Colonial Styles Of Antique Couches
Brass, Iron
1820s English George III Styles Of Antique Couches
Brass
Styles Of Antique Couches 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024What a Victorian-style couch is called depends on its design. A long, low sofa with an exposed, carved wood frame is a settee. Sofas with arched backs and dramatically rolled arms are camelback sofas. Fainting couch or chaise longue is the term for a Victorian sofa with a slightly reclined headrest on one end and a rolled arm on the other. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Victorian sofas.
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
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