Carved Curved Sofa
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1830s American American Empire Sofas
Mahogany, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1820s English Sheraton Sofas
Brass
20th Century Chinese Ming Sofas
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Sofas
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Oak, Fabric
Antique Late 18th Century British Hepplewhite Sofas
Mahogany, Fabric
2010s British Louis XV Sofas
Hardwood
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Giltwood, Velvet
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary English Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Georgian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Anglo Raj Sofas
Rosewood
20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Beech
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s British Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Wood
Antique 18th Century Spanish Queen Anne Sofas
Silk, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Brass
Early 20th Century Jamaican Sofas
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Velvet, Fabric, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Streamlined Moderne Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
20th Century French Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Sofas
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Sofas
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Unknown Empire Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Belgian Rustic Sofa Tables
Sycamore
2010s Italian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Elm
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Directoire Sofas
Wood, Paint
20th Century Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sofas
Pine
Antique 19th Century British Sofas
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Sicilian Charles X Sofas
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Early 2000s French French Provincial Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Sofas
Wood, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Beech
2010s Italian Baroque Sofas
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofas
Wood
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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.
- What is a curved sofa called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A curved sofa can be called many different things. Common names include arc sofa, arch sofa, crescent sofa and conversation sofa. You can shop a large selection of antique and vintage sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a curved back sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Curved back sofas are also known as conversation sofas or crescent sofas. Curved sofas are highly coveted as comfortable seating as well as for being a unique seating option. Shop a wide selection of curved back sofas on 1stDibs.
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