3 Piece Sofa Set
Vintage 1980s American Sofas
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Wool, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Wire
Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1970s French Sofas
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Art Deco Living Room Sets
Wicker
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Wool
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Living Room Sets
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Patio and ...
Fabric, Foam, Teak
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1930s American Sofas
Hickory
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Sofas
Suede, Foam
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Sofas
Hide
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas
Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cotton Canvas
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Living Room Sets
Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Living Room Sets
Fabric, Oak
Late 20th Century French Living Room Sets
Beech
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Unknown Organic Modern Sofas
Rattan, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Velvet, Foam
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Living Room Sets
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
Vintage 1930s Danish Living Room Sets
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rattan, Linen, Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Sofas
Early 20th Century American Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Wicker, Cotton
Vintage 1970s European Modern Sofas
Polyester
Early 20th Century American Sofas
Rattan, Cane
Early 20th Century American Sofas
Reed
Vintage 1960s Danish Living Room Sets
Vintage 1960s Danish Living Room Sets
Teak, Leather
Vintage 1940s American Living Room Sets
Wood, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Rattan
Vintage 1940s American Living Room Sets
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Leather, Wood, Foam
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Living Room Sets
Mohair
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Living Room Sets
Naugahyde
3 Piece Sofa Set 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 2, 2021A three-section sofa is an upholstered couch that is designed with three sections for seating. A traditional sofa is typically a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people, whereas a sectional sofa consists of multiple pieces that can be arranged in several different layouts. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary sectional sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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