Conversation Pit
Adrian Pearsall Pit Style Yellow Semi-Circular Sofa 3 Piece Sectional
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
futuristic floating experience and creates an instant conversation pit be it an open floor plan or
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of White and Nickel Lounge Chairs, 1970s, France
Located in New York, NY
the ground and would be amazing for a conversation pit or any low key area such as children’s room etc
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Billy Baldwin Regency Style Leopard Velvet Slipper Chairs, c. 1970s
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
lady's conversation pit set around a lovely coffee table perhaps. A luxe and glam boost for any space
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 31 in. W 29 in. D 31 in.
Mariani Contemporary Italian Leather & Mohair U Shaped Custom Sectional
By i4 Mariani
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
"conversation pit." The design is sleek and sophisticated - perfect if you throw a lot of get togethers. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 19.5 in. W 136 in. D 125 in.
Vintage Brass Base Swivel Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
placements like conversation pits.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Round Wood Side Table Black Color Oak with Bronze Details by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
coffee table in a conversation pit or coffee nook.
Each Waverly Table will have unique grain and color
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 'Cloud' Sofa, circa 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and sought-after 'Cloud' Mid-Century Modern sofa is by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates in circa 1960. This amazing collectors piece is being offered as a pre-restorati...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Archizoom Safari Seating Pod 'Historic' '1967-2022' for Poltronova Srl
By Archizoom Associati
Located in Brooklyn, NY
numerous exhibitions.
No finer conversation pit than this sectional --- it looks like something straight
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Fur, Fiberglass
'Togo' Sectional Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sectional sofa set would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large den
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede, Foam
'Pool' Modular Sofa, by Colani , Price Includes Reupholstery & choice of color
By Luigi Colani, Rosenthal
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
any configuration the user requires, the 'pool' can also provide a wonderful sunken "conversation pit
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam, Rubber, Wool, Canvas
H 23.63 in. W 157.49 in. D 157.49 in.
Modern Outdoor Weathering Steel Firepit, the Liso Fireplate
By The Titus Abraham Company
Located in Columbus, NC
This modern weathering steel fire pit is as much a piece of art as it is functional and is sure to
Category
2010s American Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Steel
19th Century Bronze Plaque, The Legend of Gaius Mucius Scaevola
Located in Dallas, TX
bravery, thrust his right hand into a pit of fire. Porsena was so impressed with Gaius’ commitment that he
Category
Antique 19th Century European Classical Roman More Furniture and Collect...
Materials
Bronze
Recent Sales
Mid-Century Modern 'Lara' Sectional Sofa by Pamio, Noti Massari and Renato Toso
By Noti Massari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage sectional conversation pit sofa in it's original brown leather upholstery.
Would fit
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
H 24.81 in. W 125.2 in. D 98.43 in.
Directional Sofas
Located in Chicago, IL
Nice pair of Directional 'free-form' sofas, a good conversation pit or semi-circular arrangement
Category
20th Century American Sofas
Contemporary Daybed Sofa hollywood regency style
By Jonan van Put
Located in Antwerp, BE
Daybed Sofa by Belgian designer Jonas van Put.
“Conversation pit”
Edition of 8 available
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Daybeds
Jonas Van Put Contemporary Daybed Sofa
By Jonan van Put
Located in Antwerp, BE
Daybed sofa by Belgian designer Jonas Van Put.
“Conversation pit”
Edition of eight available
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric
Hollywood regency Contemporary Daybed Sofa by studio goldwood
By Jonan van Put
Located in Antwerp, BE
Luxury Daybed Sofa by Belgian designer Jonas van Put.
“Conversation pit”
Edition of 8 available
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Daybeds
1970s Velvet Modular Sectional Sofa
By Ligne Roset
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Luxurious and sexy 1970s modular conversation pit group sectional sofa consists of 6 pieces. Use
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1960s Rotating Rosewood Coffee Table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
'conversation pit' styled sofa's, this particular table was made to pair with the Milo Baughman for Thayer
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Rosewood
'Togo' Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Blue Leather
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
offered in this listing.
Great for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large
Category
2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Foam
'Togo' Leather Loveseat by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
tufting.
This Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo loveseat couch would be great for a conversation pit
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Foam
Togo Loveseat by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Emerald Green Velvet, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sectional loveseat would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large Den
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Loveseats
Materials
Velvet, Foam
H 28 in. W 52 in. D 40 in.
'Togo' Three Seat Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
couch would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large den or game
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
'Togo' Sectional Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.
This Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo living room set would be great for a conversation pit or
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede, Foam
'Togo' Three-Piece Sectional Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo sectional sofa set would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
H 28 in. W 52 in. L 28 in.
'Togo' Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
great for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large den or game room, this is
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam
'Togo' Loveseat Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Togo loveseat would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large den
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Loveseats
Materials
Ultrasuede, Foam
'Togo' Fireside Lounge Chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ligne Roset Togo lounge chair would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Loveseats
Materials
Ultrasuede, Foam
'Togo' Four-Piece Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Emerald Green Velvet
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
together.
This Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo sectional sofa set would be great for a conversation
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam
H 28 in. W 69 in. L 28 in.
'Togo' Six-Piece Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Emerald Green Velvet
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
appeal.
This Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo sectional sofa set would be great for a conversation
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Foam, Velvet
H 28 in. W 69 in. L 28 in.
'Togo' Seven-Piece Sectional Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. .
This Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo large seven piece couch set would be great for a conversation
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede, Foam
H 28 in. W 52 in. L 28 in.
'Togo' Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ligne Roset Togo club chair and ottoman set would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living room
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede, Foam
'Togo' Three-Piece Sectional Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sectional sofa set would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large den
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Foam, Ultrasuede
H 28 in. W 52 in. D 40 in.
Original Production Togo Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Grey Leather
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
button tufting give a sporty luxury design appeal.
Great for a conversation pit or sunken living room
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Foam, Leather
H 28 in. W 69 in. D 40 in.
Yellow Leather 'Togo' Three Seat Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo three-seat couch would be great for a conversation pit or sunken
Category
1990s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
H 28 in. W 69 in. L 28 in.
Steve Chase and Jack Lenor Larsen Illuminated Channel Tufted Sofa, Signed, 1988
By Martin Battrud, Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
conversation pit styled room or any room where you want to entertain company.
This expansive channel tufted L
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
H 32.5 in. W 109 in. D 37.5 in.
Mushroom City, Coffee Table and Side Table Groupings, Bronze, Videre Licet, 2015
Located in Culver City, CA
designers and these tables look beyond gorgeous when positioned in a conversation style pit. We currently
Category
2010s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Baughman Modular Blue Sectional Sofa Conversation Pit, 1980s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a modular, four piece sectional sofa, with an ottoman, upholstered in rich, blue velvet, by Milo Baughman, circa 1980s. In excellent vintage condition, colo...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 25 in. W 33 in. D 36 in.
Maximalist Rosewood Fingerblock Parquet Stage, Monumental Platform Coffee Table
By Oscar Niemeyer, Milo Baughman
Located in Hyattsville, MD
conversation pit. Who knows? Anyway, we cleaned it up, and it is ready for a new life. The wood appears to be
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Jacaranda
H 11.5 in. W 72.25 in. D 27.27 in.
Lipstick Red Leather Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed, 1980s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
conversation pit or sunken living room area. Place this in your Living Room, Den or Game Room, this is where
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 28 in. W 69 in. D 40 in.
*ON SALE* Oak and Leather 'Modus' Dining Chairs by Kristian Solmer Vedel
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Christian Solmer Vedel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for a conversation pit, or scatter them throughout your den.
In good original condition, these
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 28.5 in. W 19.5 in. D 17 in.
Milo Baughman Semi-Circular Sectional Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
conversation pit in any setting, be it a traditional living room or an open floor plan layout. It brings people
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Curved Semi-Circle Sectional Sofa, Signed
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a conversation pit along with a round coffee table and pair of lounge chairs.
This Milo Baughman
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 29 in. W 122 in. D 34 in.
Brass Case Sectional Club Sofas, circa 1970s
By James Mont, Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
framework.
Each component of this set can be used independently or together, perfect for a conversation
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Brass
Brown Leather 'Togo' Loveseat Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large den or game room, this is where all your
Category
1990s French Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Foam
H 28 in. W 52 in. D 40 in.
Milo Baughman Turquoise Aqua Semi Circular Sectional Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
instantly creates an intimate conversation pit in any setting, be it a traditional living room or an open
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 29 in. W 163 in. D 34 in.
Togo Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in White Leather
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large Den or Game Room, this is where
Category
2010s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam
H 28 in. W 34 in. D 40 in.
'Togo' Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Gold Velvet
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sectional set would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large Den or
Category
2010s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam, Velvet
H 28 in. W 34 in. D 40 in.
Togo Sectional Five-Piece Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Black Leather
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
button tufting give a sporty luxury design appeal.
Great for a conversation pit or sunken living room
Category
2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
H 28 in. W 69 in. D 40 in.
Togo Sectional Five-Piece Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Blue Leather
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.
Great for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large Den or Game Room, this is
Category
2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
H 28 in. W 69 in. D 40 in.
Togo Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Green Velvet
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roset Togo sectional set would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Foam
H 28 in. W 34 in. D 40 in.
White Leather 'Togo' Three-Piece Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
appeal.
This Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo sectional sofa set would be great for a conversation
Category
2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
H 28 in. W 69 in. D 40 in.
Bouclé 'Togo' Sectional Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
corner-seat would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large den or
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Foam
'Togo' Loveseat and Lounge Chair Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
?).
This Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo loveseat and lounge chair would be great for a conversation
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Ultrasuede, Foam
H 28 in. W 52 in. D 40 in.
Milo Baughman Curved Semi-Circle Sofa with Rosewood Base, 1960s, Signed
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
its new home.
Fantastic option to use in a conversation pit along with a round coffee table and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
'Togo' Eight-Piece Sectional Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
conversation pit or sunken living room area. If you have a large den or game room, this is where all your
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede, Foam
H 28 in. W 52 in. D 40 in.
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Lazy Susan Rotating Coffee Table, 1968
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
extremely high demand. With the popularity of curved 'conversation pit' styled sofa's, not many coffee
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Rosewood
Togo Five-Piece Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Emerald Green Velvet
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
appeal.
This Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo sectional set would be great for a conversation pit or
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam
H 28 in. W 69 in. D 40 in.
Off-platform sale
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ligne Roset Togo five piece sectional sofa set would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede, Foam
Off-platform sale
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ligne Roset Togo five piece sectional sofa set would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede, Foam
Off-platform sale
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ligne Roset Togo five piece sectional sofa set would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede, Foam
'Togo' Five-Piece Sectional Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ligne Roset Togo five piece sectional sofa set would be great for a conversation pit or sunken living
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede, Foam
H 28 in. W 52 in. D 40 in.
'Element' Sectional Set by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1973, Signed
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
conversation pit arrangement. Or as a separated three seat sofa and a loveseat settee. Or as a couch and two
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 25.5 in. W 33 in. D 33 in.
Amazing Space Age 'Pool' Modular Sofa, Luigi Colani for Rosenthal Germany, 1970
By Luigi Colani, Rosenthal
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
, the 'pool' can also provide a wonderful sunken "conversation pit" environment too. Please see vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Sectional Sofas
Materials
Wool, Fiberglass, Foam, Rubber, Canvas
H 23.63 in. W 157.49 in. D 157.49 in.
'Mah Jong' 14-Piece Living Room Set by Kenzo Takada for Roche Bobois, Signed
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to wrap this set around a room and create the most cozy of cozy conversation pits. Plus having a flip
Category
2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 27.75 in. W 40 in. D 40 in.
Milo Baughman Style Six-Piece Circular Sectional by Bernhardt
By Bernhardt, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Here's a conversation pit sofa you've been waiting for! Recently recovered in new Maharam creme
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Mid-century Hexagonal Sectional Sofa in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
A Large 6 piece mid-century hexagonal shape sectional sofa. A great conversation pit type sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
H 25.6 in. W 47.25 in. D 21.26 in.
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Conversation Pit", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Conversation Pit For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic conversation pit available at 1stDibs. A conversation pit — often made from fabric, metal and upholstery — can elevate any home. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage conversation pit you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the conversation pit you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A conversation pit, designed in the mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Adrian Pearsall, Alabama Sawyer and Craft Associates each produced at least one beautiful conversation pit that is worth considering.
How Much is a Conversation Pit?
Prices for a conversation pit start at $950 and top out at $60,000 with the average selling for $8,800.
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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Read More
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.
Light and Dwell Brings Elegance and Ease to an Oregon Wine Country Estate
Molly Kidd lets her affection for France shine through in a new-build home that has the character of a centuries-old villa but still feels light and fresh.
Sight Unseen’s Magna Chair Channels the Greatness of Ancient Rome
Who knew aluminum could be so sexy?
JF Chen Moves Stools Out of the Corner and into the Spotlight
In Los Angeles, dealer Joel Chen gives the often clever and always versatile seats some long-overdue attention.
Marie Burgos’s Milo Bean Ottoman Is Portable, Versatile and Downright Huggable
This little pouf can be a seat, a floor pillow or a footrest and comes in Caribbean-inspired fabric colors.
This Niko Kralj Mid-Century Rocking Chair Can Be Folded and Tucked Away
The 'King of Slovenian Design' is getting discovered anew, thanks to reissues of his sleek and inventive postwar designs.
Kaleidoscopic Upholstery Makes This Edward Wormley Chair a Showstopper
What at first glance seems an unusual choice jibes perfectly with the designer's aesthetic.
Who Is Mario Bellini, and Why Is His 1970s Camaleonda Sofa Everywhere Right Now?
Get the lowdown on the ultrachic modular sofas that are currently taking up real estate in your Instagram saved folder.
More Ways To Browse
Vintage Ligne Roset Togo 3 Seater
Large Floor Sculpture 50
Directional Boucle
Black Martini Table
Pair Of Boudoir Chairs
Recliner Chair Velvet
Regency Leather Coffee Table
Vintage Leather Barrel Chairs
Half Moon Plate
Colorful Mid Century Sofa
Pill Table
Sofa 2 Pers
Art Deck Sofa
Colorful Sofa Mid Century
Vintage Tufted Leather Ottoman
Are Tag Watches Good
Kids Midcentury Chairs
Lc2 Sofa