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19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Cream White Canapé
Located in Houston, TX
A Classic and stately 19th century Louis XVI giltwood canapé, newly upholstered in a creamy white ecru mohair silk velvet. Measures: 71.5" L.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

Materials

Mohair, Silk, Giltwood, Wood

Dooq Sofa Settee with Weaved Texture and Lamb Fur Single Man, in Stock
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Sofa settee with black and white weaved texture natural lamb fur in taupe color, solid wood frame and polished brass fittings. Includes 3 decorative cushions like in the pictures. Ne...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Brass

Bottega Intreccio Milli Sofà Composition Woven Wicker 21st Century Sofa
By Angeletti Ruzza
Located in Mogliano, Marche
Milli Sofà Composition - D005 - D007 - D010 ( 306 x 275 cm encumbrance ) The compositional feature is the armrest, which references the iconic woven motif invented in this region an...
Category

2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Canapes

Materials

Wicker

Woven rush sofa, 1950
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Sofa made in the fifties in France 3-seat Structure in woven rush 6 cushions in foam covered with beige fabric (new)
Category

Mid-20th Century French Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Rush

Woven rush sofa, 1950
Woven rush sofa, 1950
H 29.14 in W 80.32 in D 35.83 in
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 8, Beige
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Measures: setup 8 modules : 1 large, 1 medium, 1 small, 2 curve, 1 corner, 1 ottoman, 2 armrest) Measures: W. 406 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

Spanish Sofa in Peach Leather and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, brass, metal, Spain, 1980s A highly delicate canapé with voluminous shapes and eccentric decorations. The brass frame is composed of curved tubes that are beautifully...
Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Spanish Sofa in Peach Leather and Brass
Spanish Sofa in Peach Leather and Brass
H 31.89 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Modular and Customizable Sofa 'Lapis' 030
By Amura, Emanuel Gargano
Located in Paris, FR
'Lapis' is a collection of sofas and seats with very organic and Minimalist shapes. Designer: Emanuel Gargano Maker: Amura Lab LAPIS 030 2 seaters / 222cm L 'Lapis' can be made i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wool, Cotton

Modular and Customizable Sofa 'Lapis' 030
Modular and Customizable Sofa 'Lapis' 030
H 27.56 in W 87.41 in D 41.74 in
Modular and Customizable Sofa 'Lapis' 045 'Many Layouts and Fabrics Available'
By Amura, Emanuel Gargano
Located in Paris, FR
'Lapis' is a collection of sofas and seats with very organic and Minimalist shapes. Designer: Emanuel Gargano Maker: Amura Lab LAPIS 045 2 seaters / 203cm L 'Lapis' can be made in ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wool, Cotton

Foz 3 Seat Sofa, Brass & COM, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Foz is a grand sofa that gathers surprising details of a beach located in Porto, in the north of Portugal. Designed in layers, the contour of the sofa is an ode to the sea waves tha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Sofa Style Roberto Pamio, Noti Massari and Renato Toso for Stilwood, 1960s
By Stilwood, Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso
Located in Lasne, BE
Sofa composed of 3 elements in white fabric. New fabric. Wear due to time and age of the chair. Measures: Seat height 37cm.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Contemporary Handmade Sofa "Arktos" Inclined Arm Rests and Brass Legs by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted, sofa model "Arktos" with inclined arm rests and four inclined brass legs. Variations are available in custom size, type and color of fabric, and color of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Italian Settee with Brass Legs, Attributed to Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Italian Settee with brass legs, Attributed to Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino. A rare and unique settee with curved, elegantly shaped back and arms supported on splayed and tapered cas...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Charleston Bench, Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Charleston bench by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: 85 x 165 x 63 Other available width 120, and 200 cm Technical features: Pine wood structure reinforced with tablex and board of...
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric

Charleston Bench, Pepe Albargues
Charleston Bench, Pepe Albargues
H 33.47 in W 64.97 in D 24.81 in
In Stock Gufram, 'Bocca Unlimited' Lip-Shaped Sofa, 335-Ivory, by Studio 65
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Gufram, 'Bocca Unlimited' Lip-Shaped Sofa, 335-Ivory, by Studio 65
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Modular and Customizable Sofa 'Lapis' 045 'Many Layouts and Fabrics Available'
By Amura, Emanuel Gargano
Located in Paris, FR
'Lapis' is a collection of sofas and seats with very organic and Minimalist shapes. Designer: Emanuel Gargano Maker: Amura Lab LAPIS 045 2 seaters / 203cm L 'Lapis' can be m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wool, Cotton

Gia Round Sofa
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Round, smooth lines, with a combination of smooth and sculpted fabric, with its upholstered back texture carefully sewed and brass base, Gia’s delicate balance is unmistakable. A spi...
Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Gia Round Sofa
Gia Round Sofa
H 30.32 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
French canape
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine Louis XVI style canape
Category

Early 20th Century French Canapes

Materials

Fruitwood

French canape
French canape
H 44.75 in W 55 in D 23.75 in
Modular and Customizable Sofa 'Lapis' 030
By Amura, Emanuel Gargano
Located in Paris, FR
'Lapis' is a collection of sofas and seats with very organic and Minimalist shapes. Designer: Emanuel Gargano Maker: Amura Lab LAPIS 030 2 seaters / 222cm L 'Lapis' can be...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wool, Cotton

Modular and Customizable Sofa 'Lapis' 030
Modular and Customizable Sofa 'Lapis' 030
H 27.56 in W 87.41 in D 41.74 in
Sofa Settee with Weaved Texture and Lamb Fur Single Man
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Sofa settee with black and white weaved texture natural lamb fur in taupe color, solid wood frame and polished brass fittings. Includes 3 decorative cushions like in the pictures. Ne...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Brass

DOOQ Sofa Settee with Weaved Texture and Lamb Fur Single Man, width 240
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Sofa settee with black and white weaved texture natural lamb fur in taupe color, solid wood frame and polished brass fittings. Includes 3 decorative cushions like in the pictures. Ne...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Brass

Figueroa Three-Seat Sofa, Blend & Steel, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in the sunny California, the charming Figueroa Mountain is a magical landscape that led to the creation of the Figueroa sofa. The long curves of the mountain were taken to t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Zephyr Sofa by Maxime Boutillier
Located in London, GB
Handmade in France NUMBERED EDITION Dimensions: L. 280 cm x D. 131,3 cm x H. 88,5 cm L. 110,2 in x D. 51,7 in x H. 34,8 in Fabrics : Alpaga Velvet – John Hutton – JHT...
Category

2010s French Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Zephyr Sofa by Maxime Boutillier
Zephyr Sofa by Maxime Boutillier
H 35.04 in W 110.24 in D 51.58 in
Noroit Sofa by Maxime Boutillier
Located in London, GB
Handmade in France Numbered Edition Dimensions: L. 280 cm x D. 110 cm x H. 88,5 cm L. 110,2 in x D. 43.3 in x H. 34,8 in Fabrics : Alpaga Velvet – John Hutton – JHT-4...
Category

2010s French Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Noroit Sofa by Maxime Boutillier
Noroit Sofa by Maxime Boutillier
H 33.47 in W 110.24 in D 43.31 in
Zephyr Sofa by Maxime Boutillier
Located in London, GB
Handmade in France NUMBERED EDITION Dimensions: L. 340 cm x D. 144 cm x H. 88,5 cm L. 133,9 in x D. 56.7 in x H. 34,8 in Fabrics : Alpaga Velvet – John Hutton – JHT-4...
Category

2010s French Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Zephyr Sofa by Maxime Boutillier
Zephyr Sofa by Maxime Boutillier
H 35.04 in W 133.86 in D 56.7 in
Noroit Sofa by Maxime Boutillier
Located in London, GB
Handmade in France Numbered Edition Dimensions: L. 340 cm x D. 110 cm x H. 88,5 cm L. 133,9 in x D. 43.3 in x H. 34,8 in Fabrics : Alpaga Velvet – John Hutton – JHT-4...
Category

2010s French Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Noroit Sofa by Maxime Boutillier
Noroit Sofa by Maxime Boutillier
H 35.04 in W 133.86 in D 43.31 in
DOOQ Sofa Settee with Weaved Texture and Lamb Fur Single Man, width 280
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Sofa settee with black and white weaved texture natural lamb fur in taupe color, solid wood frame and polished brass fittings. Includes 3 decorative cushions like in the pictures. Ne...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Brass

20th Century French Two-Seat Mahogany Canapé with Cane Armrests
Located in Sofia, BG
French two-seat mahogany canapé with cane armrests and original upholstery. There are two armchairs that could match perfectly. France, circa 1920.
Category

Early 20th Century French Canapes

Materials

Mahogany

French Country or Louis XV Style Finely Carved Walnut Sofa or Canape, circa 1920
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorgeous vintage French Louis XV style carved walnut sofa. The item features beautifully carved floral accents, scroll work arms, and six cabriole legs, as well as a nice beige and g...
Category

20th Century French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Promemoria Isotta Bench in Beechwood and Fabric Covering by Romeo Sozzi
By Promemoria
Located in Valmadrera (LC), IT
Isotta is a bench with a linear style, which enhances the softness of the forms. The piece we are showing is the Isotta covered in all fabric. The Isottas' legs are also available in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Gustavian Painted and Parcel Gilt Canape or Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Gustavian Painted and Parcel Gilt Canape or Sofa; having a shell carved crest rail above a padded back and a stuffover seat, raised on cabriole legs, 19th Century
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Canapes

Materials

Wood

18th century North Italian Baroque Style Green-Painted and Parcel-Gilt Settee
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A North Italian green-painted and parcel-gilt settee from the mid-18th century. The serpentine padded backrest displays foliate scrolls on the top rail flanked by two scrolls above a...
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Louis XVI Piedmontese Canape
Located in New Orleans, LA
Impressive in size and form, the walnut canape has an ochre glaze. Newly upholstered in white linen. Lovely carved detail on sides and back. The upholstered back and sides are easily...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Louis XVI Piedmontese Canape
18th Century Louis XVI Piedmontese Canape
H 40.75 in W 73.5 in D 30 in
Curved Italian Style Sofa in Beige Velvet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very elegant curved sofa newly covered with an light beige velvet. Legs in black wood.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Canapes

Materials

Velvet

Curved Italian Style Sofa in Beige Velvet
Curved Italian Style Sofa in Beige Velvet
H 33.47 in W 98.43 in D 35.44 in
A Regence Carved Stained Beechwood Canapé, 18th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Regence Carved Stained Beechwood Canapé 18th Century With a serpentine rocaille-carved crestrail, with winged sides and scrolling arm supports, with a similarly carved serpent...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Régence Sofas

An Important Italian Neoclassical Painted & Parcel Gilt Canapé
Located in Sheffield, MA
An Important Italian Neoclassical Painted & Parcel Gilt Canapé First Quarter 19th Century Lombardy, Italy The back rest with paneled top rail decorated with swans flanking a founta...
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Wood

Fine Nord Italian 18th Century Painted Canapé
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Nord Italian 18'century painted canapé Measures: cm 210 x 60 x 90.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Canapes

Materials

Wood

Fine Nord Italian 18th Century Painted Canapé
Fine Nord Italian 18th Century Painted Canapé
H 35.44 in W 82.68 in D 23.63 in
French Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Charming turn of the century French sofa newly upholstered.
Category

Early 20th Century French Canapes

French Sofa
French Sofa
H 27 in W 62 in D 31 in
South German Biedermeier Sofa
By Friedrich Kraus
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large, comfortable and sturdy South German Biedermeier sofa, over all designed characteristically for the region of Mainz and exemplary for cabinet maker Friedrich Kraus. Tub-shaped ...
Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Pine, Walnut

South German Biedermeier Sofa
South German Biedermeier Sofa
H 19.5 in W 81 in D 27.5 in
Two Ivory Leather De Sede Sofas with Original Suede Cushions, 1980s
Located in Madrid, ES
Two ivory leather De Sede sofas. With original suede cushions, 1980s (Can be sold separately).
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Sofas

Materials

Metal

Sue et Mare Canapé
By Louis Sue, Andre Mare
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sue et Mare canapé 1923, original finish. New muslin upholstery. Original horsehair.
Category

Early 20th Century French Modern Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Sue et Mare Canapé
Sue et Mare Canapé
H 36 in W 84 in D 32 in
18th Century Italian Canape in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Italian canape with French Louis XV style influence in walnut. Classic Northern Italian styling in nice size and proportion with beautiful patina. Newly upholstered in m...
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century French Sofa
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French sofa with gobelin fabrique
Category

Antique 1860s French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Textile, Wood

19th Century French Sofa
19th Century French Sofa
H 41.74 in W 77.17 in D 29.53 in
Louis XV Painted Canapé
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century French painted canapé in Louis XV style. Painted in blue/grey and cream. Carved wood with foliage motif (shell and acanthus leaves).
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Louis XV Painted Canapé
Louis XV Painted Canapé
H 39 in W 76 in D 29 in
Antique French Carved Walnut Settee
Located in Houston, TX
Settee is a triple back wing walnut canape with carved arms, apron and legs. Support brace added some time later, for stability. Very simple in design Seat is quite deep.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Biedermeier Barrel-Back Sofa
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large, comfortable and sturdy Austrian/Hungarian Biedermeier barrel-back sofa in mahogany on pine. Front with free-standing columns on canted plinths, fluted capitals, discs and a ...
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Biedermeier Barrel-Back Sofa
Biedermeier Barrel-Back Sofa
H 19 in W 79 in D 31 in
An 18th Century English Carved Mahogany Serpentine Settee
By John Cobb
Located in Woodbury, CT
A very delicate cabriole leg settee with mahogany carved frame. The crest is acanthus carved over an ovoid shaped backrest with gadrooned borders. The serpentine carved arms join the...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Settees

Antique Louis XV Style Canape
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a very good open arm canape in carved walnut which looks great in in houndstooth. The piece has detailed carving and cabriole legs. A pair of matching arm chairs are also ava...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Antique Louis XV Style Canape
Antique Louis XV Style Canape
H 40 in W 48 in D 23 in
Louis XV Walnut Canape
Located in Middleburg, VA
Elegantly proportioned 19th C Louis XV style walnut canape upholstered in Belgian linen.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Canapes

High Back Sofa with carved walnut base
Located in San Francisco, CA
Incredible 17th century High-back Sofa with carved os mouton base; French circa 1680; re-upolstered in antique linen
Category

Antique 19th Century French Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Linen

19th Century Louis XV Carved Wood Canape
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XV style carved Canape, having carved serpentine top and seat rail, on short cabriole legs. After 43 years of business we are retiring. Everything must be sold. Many of the ...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Wood

Italian Canapé
Located in Houston, TX
Dramatic walnut canapé, Italian Venetian style with French Louis XV style influences, circa 1890. Beautifully restrained hand-carving. Freshly reupholstered in white cotton.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Canapes

Italian Canapé
Italian Canapé
H 37 in W 86 in D 25 in
Tufted Canape
Located in Houston, TX
Small Napoleon III period canape with a tufted back and arms. Ebonized legs. Freshly reupholstered in a natural white canvas.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Canapes

Materials

Upholstery

Tufted Canape
Tufted Canape
H 26 in W 55 in D 30 in
Italian Empire Fruitwood Canape
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian neoclassic fruitwood sofa with swan carving
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Canapes

Materials

Fruitwood

Italian Empire Fruitwood Canape
Italian Empire Fruitwood Canape
H 35 in W 72 in D 22.5 in
French Walnut Canape
Located in Hinsdale, IL
Louis XV style walnut settee with exceptional carving and shaping of frame. Stretchers are especially notable. Upholstery in poor repair.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Canapes

French Walnut Canape
French Walnut Canape
H 43 in W 65 in D 25 in
Louis XV Style Canapé
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century fruitwood canapé.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Canapes

Louis XV Style Canapé
Louis XV Style Canapé
H 37 in W 76 in D 30 in
Camaleonda sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Sofa, model Camaleonda by Mario Botta, Italian designer, for B&B Italia in the 70s (see picture with stamp) 5 modulated elements - ICONIC and original model! Structure in foam covere...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Canapes

Materials

Alpaca, Foam

Ennio Chiggio Chaise Sofa in Mohair for Nikol International, Italy, 1970s
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in London, GB
This two-part modular sofa was designed by Ennio Chiggio (1938-2020) for Nikol Internazionale in the 1970s. The sofa creates a shell-like environment that cocoons the sitter. In g...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Canapes

Materials

Wool

Set “Togo”En Cuir Ivoire Dessiné Par Michel Ducaroy, Pour Ligne Roset, 1973
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Ensemble “Togo” en cuir couleur ivoire par Michel Ducaroy, 1973, France. Estampillé maison Ligne Roset, il se compose comme suit : - Canapé 3 places H70xL174xP102cm, - Canapé ...
Category

Vintage 1970s French Canapes

Materials

Leather

Malibu Sofa by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Malibu sofa by Dooq Dimensions W 200 x D 127 x H 87 x seat H 43 cm Materials & finishes Upholstery: Fabric or leather Other sizes available Product Malibu round couch is a...
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Malibu Sofa by Dooq
Malibu Sofa by Dooq
H 34.26 in W 78.75 in D 50.01 in
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Beige European Canapes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of beige european canapes available for sale. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, all beige european canapes available were constructed with great care. There are 82 antique and vintage beige european canapes for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 19 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of beige european canapes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of beige european canapes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV and Louis XVI beige european canapes are of considerable interest. Beige european canapes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by DOOQ, Afra & Tobia Scarpa and Cassina are consistently popular.

How Much are Beige European Canapes?

Prices for beige european canapes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, beige european canapes begin at $727 and can go as high as $34,391, while the average can fetch as much as $7,098.

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.