Classic Vintage Couch
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Leather, Mahogany
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Leather, Beech
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Leather, Beech
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Leather
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Leather, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s Swiss Classic Vintage Couch
Leather
1950s Classic Vintage Couch
Fabric, Wood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Leather
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Linen, Leather, Oak
1970s Classic Vintage Couch
Leather
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Oak
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Leather, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Leather, Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Fabric
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Walnut
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Mohair
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Classic Vintage Couch
Leather
1950s Classic Vintage Couch
Fabric, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Feathers
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Ceramic, Stoneware, Oak
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Classic Vintage Couch
Leather
1980s Italian Industrial Classic Vintage Couch
Chrome
1980s Italian Industrial Classic Vintage Couch
Chrome
20th Century Hollywood Regency Classic Vintage Couch
Leather
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Classic Vintage Couch
Leather, Down
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Upholstery
20th Century International Style Classic Vintage Couch
Wood
1970s Classic Vintage Couch
Leather, Sheepskin
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Fabric, Wood
1990s French International Style Classic Vintage Couch
Canvas
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Fabric, Silk, Down
1940s British Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Steel
1940s Hollywood Regency Classic Vintage Couch
Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Wool, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Fabric, Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Wool, Oak
20th Century Italian Art Deco Classic Vintage Couch
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Leather
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Wool, Teak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Steel
Late 20th Century Classic Vintage Couch
Cowhide, Leather
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Beech, Wool, Mahogany
1930s German Art Deco Classic Vintage Couch
Wood, Fabric, Beech
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Leather
20th Century Italian Art Deco Classic Vintage Couch
Leather
20th Century American Classic Vintage Couch
Linen, Hardwood
1990s Indian Anglo-Indian Classic Vintage Couch
Maple
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Couch
Upholstery, Bamboo
1970s Italian Classic Vintage Couch
Brass
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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 ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if a couch is vintage, examine its frame and cushions for tags, labels, and stamps that provide information about the maker. In some cases, the date of manufacturing may appear on these identifying markers. If not, research the manufacturer's name using trusted online resources to get an estimate of its age. Any couch that is 20 or more years old would be considered vintage. Sofas that are 100 years of age or older are antiques. Find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary couches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between vintage and classic engagement rings has to do with taste and time. Vintage engagement rings date back 20 to 80 years and occupy the sweet spot between historic and modern. Whether or not an engagement ring is "classic" may pertain solely to the style of the ring. The solitaire setting is considered a classic setting for engagement rings. Tiffany & Co. broadly helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the solitaire diamond design, which is still the quintessential engagement ring style. Designed to maximize a diamond's sparkle, the trademark Tiffany Setting elevated the stone on six prongs (in contrast to the bezel setting, which was common at the time). In the late 1800s, Cartier sought to render the diamonds in their engagement rings and other rings as brilliantly as possible, and the house's Solitaire 1895 engagement ring is considered a classic engagement ring. Find antique and vintage engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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