Corner Settee
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Ormolu
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet
Late 20th Century American Modern Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Plywood
20th Century Indonesian Settees
Teak, Cane
2010s American American Classical Loveseats
Velvet, Maple
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1870s Renaissance Revival Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
2010s Swedish Modern Sofas
Fabric, Leather
Vintage 1930s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Mohair, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Leather, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Italian Corner Chairs
Wood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Modern Settees
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1940s French Corner Chairs
Linen, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Empire Settees
Mahogany
20th Century English Georgian Settees
Brass
1990s Italian Modern Settees
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Chenille, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Linen, Giltwood, Down
Vintage 1910s French Corner Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Settees
Velvet, Glass, Wood
20th Century Swedish Settees
Vintage 1960s Italian Settees
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIII Sofas
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Bamboo
Vintage 1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Cotton, Foam, Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Beech, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Benches
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Benches
Beech, Fabric
1990s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Ultrasuede, Foam
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency End Tables
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Settees
Linen, Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Bronze
20th Century American Bergere Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Sectional Sofas
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Vintage 1960s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Benches
Canvas, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Benches
Fabric, Beech
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Center Tables
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Center Tables
Rosewood
Late 20th Century French Sofas
Leather, Foam
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Bouclé, Foam
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Ultrasuede, Foam
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Ultrasuede, Foam
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Ultrasuede, Foam
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Ultrasuede, Foam
Antique 1880s Benches
Vintage 1970s Italian Corner Chairs
Mohair
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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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