Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
1880s English Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Mahogany
1880s English High Victorian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Leather
1880s English High Victorian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Leather, Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Leather, Hardwood
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Leather
19th Century English Victorian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Upholstery, Hardwood
1890s British Victorian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Fabric, Oak
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Wood
18th Century Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Linen, Wood, Paint
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Wood
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Oak
19th Century British Victorian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Walnut, Organic Material
Early 20th Century English George II Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Walnut, Upholstery
19th Century Georgian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Cane, Walnut, Upholstery
Early 20th Century English George III Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Mahogany
Early 18th Century Spanish Rococo Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Walnut
Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Cotton, Mahogany
19th Century French Victorian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Upholstery, Walnut
18th Century English Chippendale Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Marble
19th Century British Victorian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Leather, Walnut
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Rattan, Walnut
1880s English George II Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Walnut
19th Century British Victorian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Leather, Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Queen Anne Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Mahogany
Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Leather, Wood
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20th Century American Art Deco Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Enamel
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Ceramic, Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Oak, Plywood
Early 2000s British Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Damask
19th Century English Baroque Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Marble
20th Century British Victorian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Leather, Beech
20th Century English Victorian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Leather
19th Century English Victorian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Leather
19th Century British Georgian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Leather, Hardwood
1870s English Victorian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Mahogany
2010s American Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Upholstery
1950s American Louis XV Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Wood, Upholstery
1970s English Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Mahogany
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Bronze
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century European Georgian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Velvet
Late 18th Century English George II Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Cotton Canvas
19th Century English Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Wood, Upholstery
1890s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Velvet
Late 19th Century English George I Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Leather
19th Century British Victorian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Mahogany, Oak, Feathers, Leather
1890s Swedish Chippendale Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Leather, Mahogany
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
19th Century French Empire Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Brass
19th Century English Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Mahogany
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Wood
Late 19th Century English George III Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Damask, Mahogany
1860s Unknown Victorian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Early 20th Century English Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Wood, Leather
19th Century English George III Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Mahogany
19th Century British Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Wood, Cotton
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Wood
Early 20th Century European Chippendale Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Fabric, Upholstery
Early 1900s Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Mahogany
19th Century British Victorian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century English Georgian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Walnut
19th Century English Georgian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Walnut
1820s Dutch Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Wood
Early 20th Century Chippendale Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century American Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Cedar
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Walnut
19th Century English Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Leather, Hardwood, Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 18th Century English George II Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Leather
Late 19th Century French Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
1920s Swedish Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Birch
1820s Dutch Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Oak
Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Mahogany
1920s Chinese Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Mahogany
19th Century Chinese Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Elm
19th Century European Chinese Chippendale Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
1910s Great Britain (UK) Chippendale Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Leather, Satinwood, Feathers
1920s Swedish Edwardian Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Birch
19th Century North American Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Antique Ball And Claw Sofa
Oak
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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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