Convertible Couch Sofa
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
20th Century Sofas
Teak
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Swiss Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas
Chrome
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s Italian Sofas
Steel, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Wood, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Birch
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Suede
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cowhide
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel, Brass
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Teak
Vintage 1950s French Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Sycamore
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Mohair, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Oak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Daybeds
Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Daybeds
Cotton, Foam, Leather, Sheepskin
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Lacquer
Vintage 1970s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Tables
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Living Room Sets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cane, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s Canadian Art Deco Living Room Sets
Chrome
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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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Today, the words couch and sofa are used interchangeably. In reality, however, a sofa and a couch are different types of furniture. A sofa is defined as an upholstered bench with cushions, two arms, and ample seating space, whereas couches are quite small, armless, and are used to lie down.
- Who says sofa vs. couch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Who says sofa vs. couch comes down to geography and profession. In the United States, many people commonly use the word couch, though some also say sofa. American interior designers and those working in the U.S. furniture industry tend to use the word sofa, which is the preferred term in the UK and Canada. Couch is also the more common name in Ireland, South Africa and Australia. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of sofas.
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