$18,255 / item
Back to Back Sofa by Fratelli Boffi
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
Unconventional and playful, this sofa will be the focal point of a living room, where friends and family can gather around its curved design. The walnut structure has a dark American...
Textile, Walnut
BACK TO BACK Upholstered Walnut Wood Sofa With Different Colors Velvet
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
The Back to Back Sofa is an extraordinary blend of elegance and innovation meticulously handcrafted in Italy, designed by the visionary Nigel Coates.
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
18th C. Italian Venetian Sofa with Removable Back (Converts to a Bench!)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Italian Venetian sofa with removable back. This antique sofa from Italy, just over 6 feet in length, features a beautiful wood trimmed lines throughout; the flat-edge...
Wood, Linen
COMFORTABLE BROWN LEATHER TWO TO THREE SEATER SOFA WiTH FEATHER BACK CUSHIONS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Comfortable Feather Filled Back Cushions Leather Sofa. A very good quality sofa, we believe it to be Collins & Ha...
Leather
Mid Century Italian Sofa with Winged Back Details Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant and graceful Italian black and white upholstered sofa with winged back details attributed to Paolo Buffa, C 1950.
Wood
Vintage Art Deco to Art Nouveau Pink Channeled Back Sofa Walnut Arms Frame only
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Art Deco to Art Nouveau pink channeled back sofa with walnut arms, frame only. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have si...
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
Contemporary Bray Design Curved Sectional Sofa in Grey Velvet with Brass Feet
Located in Nottingham, GB
Product Specification: Condition: Good Brand: Bray Designs Designer: Bray Design Model: Custom Colour: Deep Grey Material: Velvet Upholstery / Brass Feet Measurements: Overal...
Brass
Unavailable
H 37.01 in W 98.43 in D 43.31 in
Back to Back sofa - solid hand-carved walnut frame, designed by Nigel Coates
By Nigel Coates
Located in London, GB
The icon of Coates’ Scubist collection. This opulent and comfortable sofa brings timber-framed furniture into the 21st century. Carved frame in solid walnut.
Upholstery, Walnut
BIZZARTO DUNE modular sofa with back to back seating
By BIZZARTO
Located in SWARZĘDZ, PL
The Dune collection invites you to relax into a landscape of soft, flowing forms—its rounded lines evoke gentle hills and wind-shaped dunes. Designed for ultimate flexibility, Dune i...
Fabric, Foam, Beech
Unavailable
H 37.01 in W 98.43 in D 43.31 in
Back to Back - modern walnut sofa, designed by Nigel Coates
By Nigel Coates
Located in London, GB
Its five backs are each upholstered in patterned tweed fabric.
Upholstery, Walnut
Piero Lissoni for Living Divani Back to Back Metrocubo Couch
By Piero Lissoni
Located in Pasadena, TX
Fixed and modular sofa. Frame in double-paneled poplar and pine. Seat frame with coated rubber elastic straps. Padding in differentiated density polyurethane foam covered with a mat ...
Large Italian Curved Back Sofa, Attributed to Minotti
By Minotti
Located in Buchanan, NY
Unusual sofa with gracious curved back and newly upholstered in a beige chenille fabric.
Bamboo Fan Back Sofa Attributed to Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous whitewashed split bamboo and rattan sofa featuring a dramatic fan-back style. Wide banded arms with bamboo slat back and apron.
Bamboo, Rattan
Danish Modern Teak Slat-Back Sofa Attributed to IB Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern teak sofa attributed to Kofod Larsen for Selig. Composed of a slat-back construction and deeply sculpted armrests.
Teak
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H 40.16 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in
Attributed to Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Sofa, 50s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Three-seater sofa attributed to Gio Ponti, early 1950s production, with high back, the upholstery is in velvet but replacement is recommended, feet and structure in beech.
Velvet, Beech
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H 31.5 in W 74.02 in D 31.5 in
Low Back 3-seater Sofa in Oak attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This sofa, crafted from oak and retaining their original savak wool upholstery.
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 66.93 in D 27.56 in
Low Back 3-Seater Sofa in Oak attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This sofa, crafted from oak and retaining their original savak wool upholstery.
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 40.16 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in
Attributed to Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern High Back Sofa and Two Armchairs, 50s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs and three-seater sofa attributed to Gio Ponti, early 1950s production, with high back, the upholstery is in velvet but replacement is recommended, feet and structur...
Velvet, Beech
Signed Harvey Probber Cubo Clusters Sectional Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pieces can be arranged in countless interesting configurations including a sculptural tete a tete, smaller loveseats, settees, back-to-back sofas or separate lounge chair seating.
Metal
1980s Attributed to George Smith Chintz Floral Linen English Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The sofa is in excellent vintage pre owned condition.
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 37 in W 67 in D 39 in
1970s Attributed to George Smith Velvet Jack Larsen Style Sofa on Castors
By George Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare sofa is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality!
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
French Double Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Back to Back Sofa
Wood, Upholstery
Sold
H 30 in W 90 in D 30 in
Gorgeous Sway Back Sofa with Exposed Mahogany Frame Attributed to Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Milo Baughman, Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous sway nack sofa with exposed mahogany frame attributed to Paul McCobb. Very well made, sturdy, and comfortable. Fully restored in a soft grey velvet. Refine Limited is a cur...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Pair of Chrome and Leather Sofas by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Asheville, NC
Sofas are pictured back to back, one sofa has a walnut side table attached.
Chrome
Late Gustavian Lindome Sofa, Rubbed Back to Original Color
Located in Port Chester, NY
Beautifully shaped and decoratively carved, this is a very lovey piece of Gustavian furniture. Original paint has been hand-scraped back in the traditional way, to save the old pale ...
Wood
Pair of Tambour Door Low-Profile Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The low profile design makes them perfect for positioning under a window, at the back of a sofa, to place back to back in the middle of a space or to use as entertainment units.
Walnut
Pair of Early 20th Century English Georgian Style Sofas
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb quality pair of early 20th Century English antique camel back sofas or settees. Each standing on eight mahogany legs with stretchers. Circa 1890.
Mahogany
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$12,200 / item
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Steel
French Caned King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring an ebonized, carved oak frame and an iconic Bonnet-style headboard, this bed radiates sophistication and elegance. The natural cane is meticulously woven on both sides of ...
Cane, Wood
$14,500 / item
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 66.93 in
Contemporary Mexican Credenza Ramón in Solid Wood, Metal and Natural Fibers
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Ramón is a credenza, a horizontal storage unit with a distinctive shape that gives it a concave surface. On the front, it has 4 doors, while inside it houses a pair of drawers and sh...
Steel
$24,000 / set
H 41 in W 67 in D 30 in
Pair of 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes with Giltwood Frame
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI (18th Century) canapes / Settees with a curved and carved giltwood frame with a circular panel in the backrest, which curves forward to create the Settee's a...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th century French sofa is a masterfully crafted piece that reflects timeless design and superior artistry. The walnut frame features intricate carvings along the arms ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$5,079
H 20.48 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Austrian Mastercraft Lowboy Art Deco 1930 / Original, Restored
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate and elegant sideboard, veneered with a wonderful textured walnut.
Nutwood
Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Located in London, GB
The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...
Ormolu
The Salon, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$2,950
H 35 in W 85 in D 31 in
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa. Item features carved paw feet with leafy cornucopia carvings, carved top rail, great antique sofa. Cir...
Mahogany
Period English 1790-1820s era Mahogany Regency Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Period English Regency Mahogany Settee, Circa 1790–1820 This exceptional English Regency period mahogany settee dates from the late 18th to early 19th century (circa 1790–1820) and ...
Mahogany
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Daybed or Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century walnut daybed or bench seat made in the grand French Napoleon III period. The walnut frame features large round padded bolsters on each end decorated with st...
Fabric, Walnut
Fur Armchair in Brazilian Contemporary Style
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Black Sheep chair was conceived under the concepts of ergonomics. The two cylinders are perfectly adapted to the contours of the human body and the curious shape allows people wi...
Steel
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
Ennio Chiggio “Environ” Modular Sofa for Nikol International, 1969
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ennio Chiggio “Environ” modular sofa for Nikol International, 1969 The Ennio Chiggio "Environ" sofa for Nikol International, designed in the 1960s, is a rare and exquisite piece of ...
Fabric, Foam, Chenille
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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