Carved Couch Antique
Vintage 1930s American Victorian Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sofa Tables
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique 1870s Sofas
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Sofas
Wood, Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 20th Century European Regency Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1830s American American Empire Sofas
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Giltwood, Fabric
20th Century Rococo Revival Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Silk, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Gothic Sofa Tables
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sofas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sofas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Chesterfield Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century English Sofas
Linen, Down, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas
Wood, Cotton Canvas
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Birch
20th Century American Queen Anne Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Birch
Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Sofas
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIII Sofa Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sofa Tables
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Loveseats
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Center Tables
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Center Tables
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Gothic End Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Wood
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Wood, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Fruitwood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Beech, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Rococo Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Settees
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Silk, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Ming Daybeds
Wood
20th Century European Settees
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Canapes
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1930s American Sofas
Brass
Early 20th Century English Sofas
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Sofas
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Baroque Sofas
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Sheraton Sofas
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Oak
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Carved Couch Antique 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.