Shane Modern Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
tight bench seat with clean, clipped edges. Elevated by a Sparkling Argent-finished, wood plinth base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Streamlined Moderne Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Bench Seat Tight Back Sofas
Alfredo Paredes Obispo Sofa
Located in New York, NY
bench seat and loose back cushions; the wood elements give a custom appearance. Width 100" Depth 40
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Pale Pink Button Tufted Upholstered Sofa With Pleated Skirt
Located in Locust Valley, NY
completely tufted and curves seamlessly into the arms. The tight bench seat is upholstered with button
Category
20th Century Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Modern Avant-Garde Sofa with Jumbo Channel in Light Blue Crushed Velvet
$12,945
H 36 in W 93 in D 36 in
Modern Avant-Garde Sofa with Jumbo Channel in Light Blue Crushed Velvet
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
and balanced with a single tight bench seat. Outside back reveals primary red eel skin detail. Two
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Maple
Modern Banquette Italian w/ Burgundy Olive Diamond Print Upholstery
$2,100Sale Price|40% Off
H 36 in W 75 in D 35 in
Modern Banquette Italian w/ Burgundy Olive Diamond Print Upholstery
Located in Van Nuys, CA
-back, bench-seat silhouette and Postmodern flair. t is accessorized with four decorative pillows
Category
1990s Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Dutch Painted Parcel Gilt Settee with New Upholstery
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
to complement the painted frame with sections of parcel gilt trim. Wrapping the tight seat-back and
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Regency Sofas
Materials
Brass
Upholstered Aubergine Banquette With Chrome Detail
Located in Locust Valley, NY
An upholstered aubergine banquette with tight four cushion back and bench seat. Sits on chrome
Category
20th Century Sofas
Materials
Fabric
French 19th Century Restauration Fruitwood Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
coiled to volutes enclose the sheltering interior with a tall, tightly upholstered seat back above a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Restauration Settees
Materials
Textile, Fruitwood
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Hubert Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Arched, tight back sofa with wide, curved top arms and bench seat cushion. The Hubert sofa frame is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Wood
Nelson by Steven Anthony
By Steven Anthony Inc.
Located in Vancouver, BC
adapts well to modern interiors and features a single row of button tufts, tight back and bench seat and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
3-Piece Newly Upholstered Blue and Gold Corner Banquette Seating with Fringe
Unavailable
H 36 in W 127 in D 28 in
3-Piece Newly Upholstered Blue and Gold Corner Banquette Seating with Fringe
Located in Austin, TX
comfortable sofa features a tightly cushioned seat and back; it has been newly reupholstered with Zoffany's
Category
2010s American Benches
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vintage Cesare Lacca Settee in "Pampa" Fabric
Located in New York, NY
yarn is hand-dyed to create a tactile weave, while the tight back and bench seat give way to a long
Category
Antique 19th Century Settees
Art Nouveau Art Deco Antique Rope and Rattan Bamboo Garden or Porch Set
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
Art Nouveau Art Deco Antique Rope and Rattan Bamboo Garden or Porch Set
Located in Amsterdam, NL
rope set of furniture consisting of a 2-seat bench, 1 high back armchair and 1 low back arm chair, 1
Category
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Rope
Red Smaller Size Lawson Sofa with Rolled Arms Down Bench Seat and Tight Back
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H 32 in W 74 in D 36 in
Red Smaller Size Lawson Sofa with Rolled Arms Down Bench Seat and Tight Back
Located in Topeka, KS
style seat, and a tight back with button detail. This is a vintage sofa that has been completely
Category
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Swedish Gustavian White Painted Sofa or Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
sofa cushion is very comfortable and tight while the seat, bolsters, back and all sides are covered in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Wood
Peacock Velvet Banquet Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Custom channel back banquette sofa with 8 way hand tied hardwood frame, tight bench seat with down
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Art Deco Emerald Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
- 18" H Arm - 29" H Loose bench seat cushion, Tight back. 8-Way hand tied seat. Memory foam
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
George II Style Gilt Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
back and down swept arms, the bench seat with two bolster cushions and two throw pillows, with palm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European George II Sofas
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Quilted Settee/Sofa
Located in New York, NY
tight back and loose seat cushion, the curved flared arms terminating in flat armrests, the black
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Faux Leather
Chinese Carved Rosewood Daybed or Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. The floating seat is supported by square legs with decorative scrolled spandrels. The sofa is in
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Lampert Tête-à-Tête
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
inches Fabric content: 67% rayon, 27% polyester, 5% flax Tight back with loose seat cushion Bench made
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chaise Longues
Materials
Upholstery, Maple, Fabric
Pair of Chinese Carved Rosewood Lounge Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
estate in San Francisco, CA with a matching sofa or bench also available. The arm height is 26.5" high.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Banquette
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. Its carved and painted wood frame shelters the upholstered interior of single bench cushion, tight
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint
Vintage Donghia Sofa in Original White Vice Versa Fabric
By Donghia, Angelo Donghia
Located in Topeka, KS
single bench style seat cushion. Angelo Donghia chose this sofa for the Halston showroom and his own New
Category
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa of Cherry in Black Horsehair Fabric
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H 38.5 in W 75.25 in D 27.5 in
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa of Cherry in Black Horsehair Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
arms, apron, and curved legs are veneered in Cherrywood. The arms and tight back of the sofa are
Category
Antique 1830s Biedermeier Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
1930s Tufted Velvet Sofa
Located in Santa Monica, CA
proper Hollywood starlet. Upholstered in a putty-grey velvet, with a single, tight bench seat, a low
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Vintage sofa with original upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful sofa with original tapestry upholstery, tight back and bench seat. Wood turned legs and
Category
Early 20th Century European Sofas
Materials
Brass
George Nelson Sofa for Herman Miller Ca. 1950's
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
single row of tufted button on tight back upholstery with a loose bench seat style seat cushion.6 brushed
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Pair of High Back Regency Bergeres
Located in Miami, FL
, bureaus etc.. generous form, tight seat.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Elegant Pair of French Club Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
caned backs. Tight frames and seats For additional chairs, armchairs, end/side/coffee/ center
Category
Vintage 1960s French Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood, Cane, Upholstery
Beautiful Pair of Bamboo Chinoiserie Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful tortoise color bamboo chinoiseire armchairs.Caned seats, fretted bamboo work, tight
Category
Vintage 1960s Living Room Sets
Exceptional Pair OF KING and QUEEN Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
, chairs swivel. High back, tight seat, wonderfully comfortable. For additional chairs,bergeres
Category
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Pair of French LXVI Style Open Arm Bergeres
Located in Miami, FL
cannelures. Tight frames and seats, wonderful old paint, great detail in carving, generous down filled
Category
Early 20th Century French Dressers
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Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
$14,350 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
$15,508
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular ca...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
$42,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
$11,710 / item
H 32.68 in W 90.56 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service
$1,920Sale Price / set|32% Off
H 0.79 in W 15.16 in D 12.01 in
Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service
By Bernardaud
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Exquisite fine cream faience tableware set adorned with scattered roses and gold trim. The set consists of 62 pieces and would be ideal for casual dining, or would make an eyecatchin...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dinner Plates
Materials
Faience, Paint
Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare Maison Jansen stamped French Louis XV style sofa with original grey patina, and clean lined cream upholstery. Lovely classical Louis XV shape, good width, seats three comfortabl...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid‑Century Style Ferrell + Mittman Chintz Club Chairs, Matching Ottoman
$3,246Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 36 in W 27 in D 29 in
Pair of Mid‑Century Style Ferrell + Mittman Chintz Club Chairs, Matching Ottoman
By Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman 1
Located in Morristown, NJ
Pair of Mid‑Century Style Ferrell + Mittman Chintz Club Chairs & Matching Ottoman Description: A delightful trio by Ferrell + Mittman, expertly upholstered in Brunschwig et Fils Tul...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Classic luxurious tufted curved back sofa, C 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic luxurious tufted curved back sofa, C !940. The shapely design feels modern with traditional button-tufting overs three deep seats over short turned and fluted wooden legs. Re...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage MCM to Modern Yellow & Chartreuse Plaid Tuxedo Sofa by Henredon
$4,995
H 29 in W 94.5 in D 35 in
Vintage MCM to Modern Yellow & Chartreuse Plaid Tuxedo Sofa by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern (a.k.a. MCM) to modern tuxedo sofa by Henredon comprised of a fully upholstered frame including three loose seat & three loose back cushions wearing the o...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
PAIR OF GEORGE SMiTH SOMERVILLE CHESTERFIELD MOHAIR VELVET SOFAS
$25,389 / set
H 34.45 in W 77.96 in D 36.23 in
PAIR OF GEORGE SMiTH SOMERVILLE CHESTERFIELD MOHAIR VELVET SOFAS
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of George Smith Somerville Mohair Velvet Chesterfield tufted sofas RRP £30,130 Please no...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Hardwood
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 3 Seater Sofa 255 for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 3 Seater Sofa 255 for Arflex. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Rococo Dinner Plates
Materials
Gold
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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.
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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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