Cane Back Couch
20th Century Unknown Sectional Sofas
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Sofas
Cane, Wood
2010s Lebanese Sofas
Fabric, Canvas, Cane, Oak, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Sofas
Wood, Cane
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cane, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Cane
2010s American Modern Sofas
Silk, Velvet, Cane, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Cane, Teak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood, Cane, Velvet
20th Century Sofas
Velvet, Cane, Lacquer
Early 20th Century English Sofas
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century English Sofas
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century English Sofas
Wood, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Cane, Down, Linen, Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Teak, Cane
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cane
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cotton, Cane, Foam, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sofas
Cane, Mahogany, Down
Vintage 1950s French Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century Brazilian Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Brazilian Sofas
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Brazilian Sofas
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
20th Century Danish Sofas
Teak, Cane, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Sofas
Leather
2010s American Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Ash, Cane, Foam, Hardwood, Bentwood, Down
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric, Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Daybeds
Wool, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Sofas
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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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A couch without a back is called by different names depending on the style. A recamier is a backless couch with a curved headrest and a low footrest. A divan is a low backless sofa with a thick tufted cushion and no arms. Shop a range of sofas and other seating on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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