Couch With One Arm
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Vintage 1940s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Fabric
2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Cowhide, Velvet
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Aesthetic Movement Sofas
Jacquard, Velvet
1990s Sofas
Cotton
2010s Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s American Minimalist Sectional Sofas
Wood
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Beech, Oak, Leather
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather, Beech
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Country Sofas
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Leather
2010s American Modern Sofas
Hardwood, Fabric, Foam, Down
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Brass
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Beech, Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Sofas
Rattan
20th Century American Modern Sofas
Silk, Walnut
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Ash, Plywood
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Ash, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s Sofas
Linen
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Ash, Plywood
20th Century English Country Sofas
Upholstery, Satinwood, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Ceramic, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Maple
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian International Style Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Oak, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sectional Sofas
Walnut
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
2010s American Sofas
Leather, Bouclé, Velvet, Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chenille
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
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Couch With One Arm For Sale on 1stDibs
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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 ExpertApril 11, 2024A one-person couch is typically called an armchair.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered piece of seating that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
Armchairs are among the types of chairs you should know when decorating your home. Most living rooms include at least one armchair. Typically upholstered and including comfortable armrests, armchairs vary by size, style and color, allowing you to use them to make a statement, focus on comfort or show off your personality.
Find a collection of vintage armchairs on 1stDibs.
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