$4,500
H 31.25 in W 80 in D 35 in
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa Reupholstered in White Silk
Located in Chicago, IL
Patterned Silk Blend Upholstery This exquisite antique Duncan Phyfe style parlor sofa showcases intricate
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Spanish Silk Sofa
Located in Faversham, GB
scrolling arms is decorated with a gilded double volute form. The sofa is completed in silk and decorative
Silk, Birch, Oak, Giltwood
$16,660 / set
H 35.04 in W 78.35 in D 38.59 in
COMFORTABLE PAIR OF HOWARD & SON'S STYLE SiLK BLEND FLORAL UPHOLSTEREED SOFAS
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Floral Silk blend upholstered three seat Howard & Son's style sofas Please note the delivery fee listed
Silk, Hardwood
$4,950
H 43 in W 60 in D 32 in
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Rococo Gilt Sofa Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Gilt Sofa Loveseat in excellent condition. There is
Wool, Silk, Wood
$10,577 / item
H 35.83 in W 64.97 in D 39.38 in
Hand Tailored Fringes 2-Seat Sofa in Antique Pink Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
the USA. Upholstery with upholster straps. Fabric: Cotton velvet, ref. Antique pink Silk fringes
Velvet, Wood, Silk, Trimming
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.65 in W 66.93 in D 26.38 in
18th Century Dutch Rosewood and Fruitwood Marquetry Sofa
Located in CABA, AR
skills continue to captivate admirers centuries later. Moreover, acquiring an antique Dutch sofa can be
Silk, Fruitwood, Rosewood
$24,745
H 42 in W 79.5 in D 24.75 in
Pair of 19th C. Italian Gilt Wood and Paint Decorated Sofas with Scroll Arms
Located in Kent, CT
, rose and gold silk. The frames are in excellent antique condition for their age; there is some surface
Silk, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$32,500
H 47 in W 84.25 in D 34.75 in
19th Century Baltic Mahogany Long Bench - Antique Empire Silk Sofa, Canapé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, antique Baltic long bench with two pillows made of hand carved Mahogany, in good
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Directoire canapé sofa, 18th century, Tassinari & Chatel silk
By Tassinari, Georges Jacob
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
antique upholstery and had our canapé covered with a fine Directoire champagne-colored striped silk fabric
Silk, Wood
$41,651 / set
H 37.6 in W 83.08 in D 31.11 in
Versace Silk Velvet Upholstered Giltwood Italian Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Suite
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
with silk velvet, Giltwood framed sofa and pair of armchairs suite. A truly stunning and exquisitely
Upholstery, Giltwood
A Fine Antique Rare & Important Louis XVI Gilt Wood sofa, ca.1790
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular & highly important Antique French Louis XVI carved gilt wood sofa of exquisite
Silk
Antique Pink Chinoiserie Silk Antique Carved Sofa Couch or Daybed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An exquisite light pink silk sofa with hand-carved wood decoration. This piece will be perfect in a
Silk, Wood
Antique American Empire Mahogany Red Silk Sofa Bench New York 1820s
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique 19th century empire sofa made of solid mahogany with scroll arms and carved lion paws with
Silk, Mahogany
Sold
H 28.35 in W 51.19 in D 29.93 in
Antique Asthetic Movement Two Seater Sofa in Damask Printed Silk
Located in London, GB
A pretty antique aesthetic movement two seater sofa recently upholstered in a gold Damask print
Wood
Antique 1840s, Swedish Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Important period Swedish Biedermeier "L" shaped sofa, large size, maple and walnut, with silk
Silk, Maple, Walnut
19th Century Louis XV Style Sofa in Silk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
) Width: 136cm (53.5in) Depth: 75cm (29.5in) This great quality 2 seater sofa is in good antique
Silk, Beech
Antique French Louis XV Style Caned Settee Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Carved Wood, Original Wicker, New Silk Upholstery with Down Feather Style: French Louis
Silk, Wicker, Wood, Feathers
Transitisonal Painted Canape en Corbeille, c. 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
more Sofas & Canapes, along with many other fine antiques, please visit our website at: www
Silk
Sold
H 35.04 in W 84.26 in L 35.04 in
Superb Antique William IV Mahogany Sofa Settee Silk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This superb William IV sofa is of fine quality and elegant form. It comprises of a mahogany
Silk, Mahogany
Sold
H 36.5 in W 28 in D 80 in
Antique American Empire Federal Mahogany Scalamandre Parlor Settee Sofa Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian parlor settee or sofa. Made of mahogany featuring rolled arms and blue silk
Silk, Mahogany
Sold
H 14.97 in Dm 14.97 in
PAIR OF DECORATIVE FOLDED SILK ROUND CHESTERFIELD TUFTED SOFA ARMCHAIR CUSHIONs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sofa or armchair cushions in Green Silk which has been folded then sealed with one large Chesterfield
Fabric
Sold
H 37 in W 89 in D 29.5 in
Antique Biedermeier Revival Sofa Upolstered in Jim Thompson Silk Velvet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique sofa or canape has been completely restored down to the springs and newly upholstered
Custom Upholstered Sofa in Striped Silk Fabric by Scalamandre
By Henredon
Located in Pembroke, MA
Salon sofa by Scalamandre by Henredon, and custom upholstered by Scalamandre in silk Simbolo stripe
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Needlepoint and Petit Point Sofa Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th Century Needlepoint and Petit Point sofa. Sofa is in excellent condition. Needlepoint
Wool, Silk, Wood
Sold
H 47.75 in W 106 in D 34 in
Italian Venetian Carved Walnut Sofa, Correctly Restored c1700's Todd Hase Silk
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique original 106" 18th century northern Italian sofa. Expertly constructed with hand-carved
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 29 in W 87 in D 33.5 in
Antique French Louis XVI Walnut 3 Seat Silk Upholstered Settee Sofa Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Louis XVI style three seat upholstered sofa or couch. Features a naturally distressed and
Silk, Walnut
French Louis XV Style Giltwood Antique Settee Sofa in Blue Silk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
acanthus as they curve into the cabriole legs. It is a comfortable settee with a very attractive blue silk
Damask, Silk
Beautiful Antique Aubusson Sofa Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Aubusson tapestry originally for back of the sofa, but can be use
Silk
19th Century Antique Italian Baroque Walnut Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
walnut sofa was sculpted with elegant lines from fine walnut then completed with serviceable silk
Silk, Walnut
Antique French Walnut Louis XVI Canape, Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French walnut Louis XVI canapé, sofa is part of an exquisite salon set which includes the
Silk, Walnut
Sold
H 34 in W 29 in D 68 in
Antique Sheraton Revival Mahogany Parlor Settee Sofa Love Seat Bench Federal
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Sheraton style bow back parlor sofa or settee. Made of mahogany featuring an arched back
Silk, Mahogany
Antique French Painted Louis Xvi-style Grey Silk Velvet Sofa.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French painted Louis XVI-style grey silk velvet sofa. Circa 1870
Silk, Velvet
French Antique Style Louis XV Sofa Three Seater Settee Red Silk Stunning
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A fabulous French three-seat gilded sofa, with flower head carved decoration, standing on five
Antique French Louis XVI Settee
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Antique French settee reupholstered in cream silk
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
Venetian walnut sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Venetian camel back and scrolled arm sofa with carved foliate designs, upholstered in antique silk
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
Ormolu Mounted Settee Loveseat Couch
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a French upholstered loveseat settee or couch with decorative brass ormolu griffins
Brass
Antique Regency Escritoire Desk
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Sheraton style escritoire desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1910 period. This is of superb quality, it is a useful and very charming piece...
Leather, Wood
$16,938Sale Price|20% Off
H 68.31 in W 87.01 in D 13.78 in
Antique Neoclassical Pine and Lime Wood Georgian Style Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A substantial and impressive architectural late 19th century profusely carved pine and lime wood fireplace surround in the Georgian manner of Robert Adam. The shelf perfectly evokes ...
Pine
$2,660Sale Price|30% Off
H 40.5 in W 22.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique Cast Stone Pedestal and Shell Form Bird Bath
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique cast stone and shell form birdbath. Great antique condition, nice wear and aged patina will add interest to any outdoor space.
Cast Stone
$3,465Sale Price|30% Off
H 27.5 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern, 19th-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style wrought iron and four-color vitreaux stained glass single-light hall lantern, the rounded four stained glass panels with red, green, ...
Wrought Iron
$3,019 / set
H 25.2 in W 22.84 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Italian Art Deco Wood Marble Top Night Stands Bedside Tables
By Dassi, Ico & Luisa Parisi, Melchiorre Bega, Gio Ponti
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Modern pair of night stands bed side tables with greatly decorated wooden structure, one drawer and curved white marble to...
Marble, Brass
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 66 in W 52 in D 5.25 in
French Empire Style 19th Century Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror with Sphinxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French Empire style 19th century Napoleon III giltwood and gesso carved figural mirror frame, flanked by a pair of sitting winged sphinxes, with carved scrolls, garlands ...
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
$3,800 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.5 in
12 Coalport Grey and Polychrome Enamel Floral Shaped Rim Dinner Service Plates
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 Coalport dinner plates feature an unusual color combination of a soft gray border decorated with a vibrant palette of brightly painted flowers. There are various combi...
Porcelain
$4,838Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 75 in D 42 in
Louis XV Style, Ormolu-Mounted, Bronze Dore, Bureau Plat, Writing Desk!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Louis XV Style, Ormolu-Mounted, Bronze Dore, Bureau Plat, Writing Desk! Louis XV Style, Ormolu-Mounted, Bronze Dore, Bureau Plat, Writing Desk! Plat, Writing Desk, Louis X...
Ormolu
Pair of Louis XVI Style Boulle Side Cabinets
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th century French boulle pier cabinets in the style of Louis XVI. Each having marble tops, red boulle inlaid decoration, gilded ormolu mounts. Glazed doors, ...
Brass
30:30 Landscape Architecture Book
Located in New York, NY
30 internationally renowned landscape architects showcase their own work as well as that of 30 of the best of a new generation of forward looking and innovative designers. This up-t...
Paper
$17,146
H 76.78 in W 150.01 in D 86.62 in
19th C. Neo Classic Large Bed With Gilt Work & Painted "Boucher" Style Cherubs
Located in London, Park Royal
This bed isn’t just fit for a king—it was actually made for royalty! Handcrafted in solid oak in France circa 1880, this remarkable Neo-Classical bed was commissioned a member of Eu...
Wood
Vintage Meissen Lidded Tureen with Putto Figure
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Blue crossed swords mark to the base. A footed bowl with a wide sight scalloped gilt rim with shell and acanthus leaf handles and decorated with insects and flowers. The lid is decor...
Porcelain
$12,000
H 19 in W 42 in D 13 in
English Cast Bronze Acanthus Decorative Gallery Fire Place Fender, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English cast bronze fire place fender with decorative scrolled acanthus motif, upper flanking griffons with lower centered wind god flanked by finial urns, pierced bulbous floral gal...
Bronze
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Renaissance style Entree Dish
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Renaissance-style round sterling silver entree dish. The bottom of the entree dish is smooth, while a border made with the casting technique with acanthus leaf motifs has been welded...
Sterling Silver
17th Century Florentine Velvet and Silk Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
A rare and exquisite fragment of 17th-century Florentine textile, showcasing the opulence of the Italian Baroque period. This piece features rich crimson velvet motifs—possibly silk ...
Wool, Velvet
19th Century Silver Plate Epergne and Cruet Service
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant silver plate epergne is a rarity in that it also includes a full, cut-glass cruet set. This service’s delicate central basket is elevated above a plateau holding ten fin...
Silver Plate
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.
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