81 Sofa
Late 20th Century Brazilian Sofas
Leather, Fiberglass, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Cotton, Synthetic
Late 20th Century Unknown Federal Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Synthetic
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass, Steel
Late 20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
1990s American Living Room Sets
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Brass
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century German Lounge Chairs
Leather
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Jacaranda
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Foam, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Sofas
Leather, Wood, Jacaranda
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Mohair
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Cane, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Rattan
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood
Early 20th Century American Living Room Sets
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Living Room Sets
Wood
Vintage 1940s Philippine Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker
Vintage 1910s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Willow
Vintage 1910s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Cane, Hardwood, Willow
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Living Room Sets
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Wood, Leather
81 Sofa 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.
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