Contour Sofa
2010s Italian Sofas
Velvet
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofa Tables
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Fabric, Teak
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Sofas
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
20th Century French Rustic Sofas
Rattan, Wood
2010s Italian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Sofas
Chrome
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s French Chesterfield Sofas
Linen
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Ash
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Ash
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Ash
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
2010s Swiss Modern Sofas
Aluminum
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Ash
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Ash, Leather
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Ash, Leather
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Ash
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Ash
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Leather, Palmwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Wood
2010s Swiss Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s Italian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Danish Sofas
Leather, Bouclé, Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Other Sofas
Linen, Wood
2010s Portuguese Other Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s British Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Textile
2010s Guatemalan Sofas
Fiberglass
1990s American Modern Sofas
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Polyester, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Sofas
Aluminum
1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s American Other Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s English Chesterfield Sofas
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
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.
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