$2,900
H 13 in W 23 in D 5 in
19th Century Ghashghai Kilim Pillow – 23" x 13" Handwoven Vintage Wool Lumbar Ac
Located in Los Angeles, US
for layering on beds, sofas, or entryway benches, instantly bringing depth, color, and historical
Wool, Cotton
Antique 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Lumbar Pillow – 20” x 9”
Located in Los Angeles, US
, enhancing its authenticity and charm. Its lumbar shape makes it ideal for layering on sofas, entry benches
Wool, Cotton
Primitive Americana Hand-Woven Folk Art Rug
Located in Skokie, IL
for use on the floor or to drape over a sofa, table or bench. Measurements are as follows: Mounted
Fabric, Wool
$250
H 10.25 in W 7.25 in D 0.75 in
Furniture Masterpieces of Duncan Phyfe by Charles Over Cornelius, 1st Ed 1928
Located in valatie, NY
and Benches”, “Sofas”, “Tables”, “Miscellaneous Pieces”, and a Conclusion. NPT Books a division of
Paper
19th Century Louis XV Settee
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century French Louis XV style sofa or bench painted in a French blue-grey, with floral motives
Wood
$14,352Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 53.15 in D 31.5 in
Art Deco Living Room in Pink Velvet by Paul Follot, circa 1920
By Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare and superb living room set composed of 5 elements: a bench seat / sofa / divan, two armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Hand Woven Persian Pillow with Geometrical Decor 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
distinct style and appearance. A great addition to your sofa or bench, this cushion will provide you
Wool
Venetian Lacquers from the 18th Century by Saul Levy (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
1 includes an introduction of 26 pages and plates showing: armchairs, sofas, seats and benches
Paper
1930s Art Deco Raymond Patten Signed Industrial Kitchen Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
desk, library table, buffet server, oversized hall console, sofa table, kitchen island, potters bench
Chrome, Enamel, Stainless Steel
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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