Antique European Sofa
Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Walnut, Fabric
Antique 1890s Norwegian Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1860s Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Sofas
Walnut, Fabric
Antique 1890s Scandinavian Louis XVI Sofas
Velvet, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century European Gustavian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Sofas
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Sofas
Ebony, Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1790s British Louis XIII Sofa Tables
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century European Sofas
Silk, Fruitwood, Rosewood
Vintage 1980s European Sofas
Leather
Antique 18th Century European Rococo Sofas
Linen, Wood
20th Century European Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century European Other Sofa Tables
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century European Napoleon III Sofa Tables
Marble
Antique 19th Century European Napoleon III Sofa Tables
Leather, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Sofa Tables
Birdseye Maple, Maple, Burl
Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Benches
Pine
Antique 1890s European Napoleon III Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Jacobean Side Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Settees
Rattan, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century European Empire Sofas
Wood
Antique 1890s European Edwardian Sofa Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century European Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Antique 1820s European Regency Sofa Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Sofa Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1850s European Biedermeier Settees
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1860s Scandinavian Biedermeier Sofas
Velvet
Early 20th Century Danish Biedermeier Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1890s Scandinavian Biedermeier Sofas
Walnut
Antique 1870s Swedish Empire Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1880s Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Sofas
Walnut
Antique 1860s Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1880s Swedish Sofas
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1890s Danish Biedermeier Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1870s Danish Biedermeier Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1860s Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Walnut
Antique 1880s Swedish Empire Sofas
Walnut
Antique 1890s Scandinavian Biedermeier Sofas
Walnut
Antique 1880s Swedish Art Nouveau Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Antique 1850s Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Walnut
Antique 1840s European Biedermeier Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century European Sofas
Leather
Antique 1830s Swedish Empire Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1830s Swedish Art Nouveau Sofas
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century European Sofas
Linen
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Sofa Tables
Leather, Wood, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Sofas
Linen, Wood, Down
Antique 1860s European Napoleon III Sofas
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XV Sofas
Linen, Walnut, Down
20th Century European Louis XV Sofas
Linen, Wood, Down
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Sofa Tables
Pine
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Sofa Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1960s European Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
20th Century European Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Living Room Sets
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Benches
Pine
Antique 1880s European Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century European Empire Daybeds
Fruitwood, Muslin
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Console Tables
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century European Rococo Revival Settees
Mahogany
2010s American Pillows and Throws
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century European Rococo Revival Settees
Walnut
Antique 1880s European Vienna Secession Living Room Sets
Straw, Beech
2010s Unknown Pillows and Throws
Metallic Thread
Antique 1880s French French Provincial Sideboards
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Game Tables
Oak
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Mahogany
Antique 1860s German Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1820s American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Walnut, Fabric
Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1830s Russian Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Wood
Antique European 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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