Crescent Sofa
2010s Italian Sofas
Textile
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Abstract Sculptures
Acrylic, Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chenille
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Wool, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Wool, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1970s French Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Fabric
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wood, Beech, Bouclé
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Club Chairs
Velvet, Plastic
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
2010s French Art Deco Sofas
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Walnut, Upholstery
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Oak, Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Ultrasuede, Acrylic, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Textile
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Leather
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1950s French Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Antique 19th Century Austrian Sofas
Fruitwood, Upholstery
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Brass, Silver, Gold, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Mohair, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Sheepskin, Giltwood, Upholstery
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Brass, Bronze
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Plaster
Crescent Sofa 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.
- What is a camelback couch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A camelback couch is a sofa that features a curvy back with an arch in the middle that resembles the back of a camel. Depending on the design, the hump can be very prominent or very subtle. You'll find a range of camelback couches on 1stDibs.
- What is an infinity couch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023An infinity couch is a sofa that consists of separate pieces that you can arrange in different ways. A modular sofa is another name for this type of seating solution. On 1stDibs, shop a range of modular sofas.
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