Damask Upholstered Sofa
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Damask, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Trimming, Feathers
Antique 1850s French Elizabethan Sofas
Walnut
Early 2000s British Sofas
Damask
20th Century Unknown Victorian Sofas
Fabric, Velvet, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Sofas
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Sofas
Textile, Wood
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Sofas
Wood, Walnut
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Sofas
Cane, Wood, Fabric
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Down
Antique Late 19th Century Sofas
Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Sofas
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Sofas
Walnut
20th Century Sofas
Fabric
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Mahogany
20th Century American Sofas
Cotton
Vintage 1980s Italian Chinoiserie Sofas
Textile, Satin, Silk, Velvet
Antique 18th Century American Sofas
Abalone, Fabric, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery, Down
2010s British Louis XV Sofas
Hardwood
2010s Italian Baroque Sofas
Gold, Gold Leaf
Antique 1830s American American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Italian Baroque Sofas
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Italian Classical Roman Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XVI Sofas
Poplar
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
2010s Italian Baroque Armchairs
Marble, Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century High Victorian Chaise Longues
Damask
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Cotton, Pine, Linen, Damask
Mid-20th Century American Moorish Canapes
Fabric
2010s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Marble, Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
20th Century Bed Coronas
Wood
2010s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Marble, Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Living Room Sets
Walnut
20th Century French Provincial Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century American Loveseats
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century Irish Settees
Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Settees
Fabric
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Settees
Silk, Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique 1830s English Regency Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Damask, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century American Hepplewhite Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Beaux Arts Sofas
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Beech
Antique 1810s British Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Living Room Sets
Walnut
Antique 1750s English Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Fruitwood
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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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