Antique Sofas And Loveseats
1920s American Federal Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Mahogany
1850s French Régence Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Wool, Silk, Wood
Early 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Wood
Early 1900s Ukrainian Art Nouveau Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
1920s Art Deco Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Bouclé
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Birch
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Birch
19th Century British Regency Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Ebony, Giltwood
19th Century Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Rosewood
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Tapestry, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
Late 19th Century American Eastlake Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Birch
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Mohair, Walnut
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-17th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Cotton, Silk, Rosewood
Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Leather, Wood
19th Century American American Empire Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Velvet, Hardwood
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Silk, Velvet, Beech
1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Rattan, Wood
1740s Italian George II Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Chrome
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
18th Century Gothic Revival Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
1870s Swedish Baroque Revival Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Other Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
Early 20th Century American Country Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Oak, Leather
Late 19th Century Danish Late Victorian Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Revival Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Oak
Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Tapestry, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Rococo Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
1890s American Rustic Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Horn, Cowhide, Leather
Early 20th Century European Rococo Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1920s French Louis XVI Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Wood
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Wood
1920s French Louis XV Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Fabric, Hardwood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Wicker
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Tapestry, Giltwood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Silk, Mahogany, Giltwood
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Beech
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
1890s Unknown Arts and Crafts Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Fabric, Wicker
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Sofas And Loveseats
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Wood, Linen
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sofas And Loveseats
Walnut, Pine
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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.
- What is a sofa and loveseat?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A sofa and loveseat are two different pieces of seating furniture. The size is the most significant distinction between a loveseat and a sofa. Sofas are bigger and available in a variety of lengths, though the conventional three-cushion seat is one of the most popular. Loveseats, on the other hand, are significantly smaller and often only seat two persons. The second significant comparison between the two is the function of the seat. Sofas are bigger and hence more suited to lounging and socializing. You may sprawl out on a sofa or gather a group of friends to speak or watch a movie. Loveseats are more useful in small spaces where a larger sofa would be too large. Find a collection of antique and vintage loveseats as well as sofas today on 1stDibs.
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