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Mahogany
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Wire
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Leather, Walnut
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Upholstery, Wood
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Silk, Giltwood
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Wood
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Walnut
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Beech, Bentwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chaise Longues
Walnut
Antique 1830s Russian Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Cherry
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Chenille, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Furniture
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Sofas
Leather, Velvet, Mahogany
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Bouclé, Teak
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Fabric
Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Velvet, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Sofas
Fabric
Antique 1850s American Empire Revival Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
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Bentwood
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Oak
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Wood
1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
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Crystal
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Bronze
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Mahogany
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Wood, Fabric
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Fabric, Walnut
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Cowhide, Lucite
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Giltwood
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century English Empire Living Room Sets
Ormolu
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Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Feathers, Muslin, Wood
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Settees
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Settees
Walnut
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Mahogany
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Walnut
Antique 1850s Italian Baroque Settees
Leather, Walnut
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Rosewood
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Aluminum
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Leather
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Leather
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Bone
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Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Sofas
2010s Italian Art Deco Benches
Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Sofas
Oak
Early 20th Century English Country Sofas
Wood, Cotton
Vintage 1980s British Country Sofas
Textile
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Beech, Cowhide
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Walnut
Vintage 1980s British Country Sofas
Textile
Early 20th Century French Living Room Sets
Antique 19th Century Italian Side Tables
Metal
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Steel
Late 20th Century French Benches
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Sofas
Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Beech, Upholstery
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Fabric, Teak
Antique 1890s English Aesthetic Movement Settees
Beech
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Teak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Center Tables
Rosewood
Antique 1690s Italian Baroque Center Tables
Walnut
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Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Benches
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
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Rosewood
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Furniture
Bone
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Leather
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Settees
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Settees
Mahogany
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Settees
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Settees
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Centre Settee 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 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.
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