Classical Carved Mahogany Sofa
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American American Classical Sofas
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century British American Empire Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany, Hardwood
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English George IV Sofas
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 1830s Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1810s English Regency Sofas
Silk, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Sheraton Sofas
Mahogany, Wool, Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 1880s Greek Classical Greek Sofas
Brass
Antique 1830s American American Classical Sofas
Brass, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century British Regency Sofas
Brass
2010s American American Classical Sofas
Linen, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Sofas
Cotton, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Cuban Regency Settees
Cane, Mahogany
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Canapes
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Night Stands
Marble, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Silk, Wood, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
Antique 1820s Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
20th Century American American Classical Center Tables
Hardwood
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary English Classical Roman Console Tables
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century English Dinner Plates
Porcelain
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Malachite, Ormolu
Antique 1830s American American Empire Game Tables
Mahogany
20th Century French Floor Lamps
Crystal
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Fabric, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Velvet, Foam
Antique 19th Century Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary English Chinoiserie Pier Mirrors and Conso...
Paint, Wood, Gesso
Antique 19th Century English Porcelain
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Dining Room Sets
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique 19th Century Rustic Industrial and Work Tables
Pine, Paint
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Sofas
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Sofas
Antique 1790s American Federal Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany, Poplar
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Industrial and Work Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Settees
Brass
Antique 1810s American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s American American Classical Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Card Tables and Tea Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Sheraton Sofas
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Sofas
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 1820s American American Classical Sofas
Brass
Early 20th Century American Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Antique Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century American Gothic Revival Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Mahogany
20th Century American Federal Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Sofas
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 20th Century American American Classical Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century British George III Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century British William IV Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1840s American American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1820s German Art Deco Sofas
Mahogany, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Console Tables
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Armchairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Settees
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Daybeds
Textile, Mahogany
Antique 1760s British George III Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Great Britain (UK) Modern Living Room Sets
Silk, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Settees
Brass
Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Sets
Damask, Mahogany
Antique 1830s English William IV Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century American American Classical Armchairs
Hardwood, Leather
20th Century American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century American American Classical Armchairs
Hardwood, Velvet
Antique 1810s Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Sofas
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Sofas
Mahogany, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany, Down
Antique 1870s Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Sofas
Mahogany, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Settees
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Daybeds
Mahogany
20th Century American Neoclassical Console Tables
Marble, Brass
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Silk, Mahogany
Classical Carved Mahogany Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Classical Carved Mahogany Sofa?
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.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.