Antique Velvet Couch
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Velvet Couch
Walnut, Velvet
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet, Beech
1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet, Walnut
Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Velvet Couch
Giltwood, Velvet
1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet, Walnut
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet, Giltwood
Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
19th Century Antique Velvet Couch
Upholstery
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet, Walnut
Early 19th Century Empire Antique Velvet Couch
Wood, Burl
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet, Fruitwood, Walnut
1880s Greek Classical Greek Antique Velvet Couch
Brass
1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Velvet Couch
Brass
19th Century Georgian Antique Velvet Couch
Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century Sicilian Charles X Antique Velvet Couch
Wood
Early 20th Century Chippendale Antique Velvet Couch
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Velvet Couch
Upholstery
1920s French Hollywood Regency Antique Velvet Couch
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Velvet Couch
Walnut, Giltwood
Mid-18th Century French Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet, Wood
1920s Austrian Antique Velvet Couch
Tapestry, Velvet, Braid
Late 19th Century Queen Anne Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet
Early 20th Century Rococo Antique Velvet Couch
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet, Mahogany
1890s Scandinavian Louis XVI Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century Empire Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Early 1900s Italian Georgian Antique Velvet Couch
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet
1820s English Sheraton Antique Velvet Couch
Brass
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet, Wood
Mid-19th Century British Empire Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet, Ebony
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet, Walnut
1650s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Velvet Couch
Cotton, Velvet, Mahogany
1820s Russian Biedermeier Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet, Birch
18th Century French Directoire Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet, Mahogany
1880s American Sheraton Antique Velvet Couch
Brass
Late 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet, Wood
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Velvet Couch
Walnut
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Velvet Couch
Wood, Walnut
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century English Regency Antique Velvet Couch
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Velvet Couch
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American Antique Velvet Couch
Upholstery, Wood
1830s English William IV Antique Velvet Couch
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet
Late 19th Century Georgian Antique Velvet Couch
Fabric, Hardwood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Velvet Couch
Velvet
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Velvet Couch
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Velvet Couch
Wood, Paint
1890s French Louis Philippe Antique Velvet Couch
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Velvet Couch
Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Velvet Couch
Wood
1820s American American Classical Antique Velvet Couch
Mohair, Wood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Vacuum the velvet regularly. If a spill occurs, blot it immediately with a dry cloth. If the stain dries, you can blot it with a cloth dipped in a soap-and-water solution.But test this, or any other cleaning solution, on a hidden spot first to make sure it doesn’t cause damage. Once the fabric is dry, use a soft, dry brush to restore the original direction and loft of the pile.
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