Antique Walnut Carved Couch
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sofas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sofas
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Sofas
Linen, Down, Walnut
Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Sofas
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Silk, Walnut
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Gothic End Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Silk, Walnut
20th Century European Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Baroque Sofas
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Linen, Walnut, Wood
Antique 1850s Italian Louis Philippe Sofas
Walnut, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XV Sofas
Linen, Walnut, Down
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Sofa Tables
Walnut, Burl
Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Sofas
Walnut
Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Sofas
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Sofas
Chenille, Wood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Mohair, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Sofas
Linen, Foam, Wood, Walnut, Feathers
Antique 19th Century Spanish Colonial Sofa Tables
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Canapes
Walnut
Antique 1870s Scottish Gothic Revival Settees
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century European Rococo Revival Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1870s Italian Baroque Revival Canapes
Silk, Walnut
Antique 1890s English Victorian Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century Demi-lune Tables
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Gesso, Giltwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Primitive Benches
Walnut, Leather
Antique Walnut Carved Couch 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 lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.