Vintage De Sede DS-31 Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
An amazing vintage De Sede DS-31 leather sofa, made in Switzerland and dating from around the 1960’s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
De Sede Ds 31
Fauteuil et ottoman De Sede DS-31
$2,599 / set
Fauteuil et ottoman De Sede DS-31
By De Sede
Located in Moutier, CH
Superbe fauteuil lounge vintage De Sede accompagné de son ottoman, modèle De Sede DS-31, emblématique du design suisse des années 1970.
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
De Sede DS-31 Armchair, Patinated Leather, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Den Haag, NL
First edition from the Iconic De Sede - DS-31 Lounge Chair The belt seams are a beautiful detail.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Vintage De Sede DS-31 Swivel Armchairs in Brown Leather
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This pair of De Sede DS 31 chairs were designed and made by De Sede in the 1970s with the best possible materials.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
20Th Century De Sede DS-31 Cognac Leather Three-Seat Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-31 Cognac Leather Three-Seat Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s This authentic De Sede DS-31 three-seat sofa from Switzerland, produced in the 1970s, is an outstanding example of ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
De Sede DS-31 Brown Leather Swivel Lounge Chair, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Rødding, DK
This lounge chair is the DS-31 model, produced by De Sede in Switzerland.
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
De Sede DS-31 Terracotta Leather Three-Seat Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Rødding, DK
Iconic three-seat DS-31 sofa produced by De Sede in Switzerland during the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
De Sede DS-31 Stool in Teak Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-31 model series is one of the classics of our manufacture. This is where design, craftsmanship and leather expertise come together to form a timelessly beautiful item of uphol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-31 Sofa in Teak Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By Antonella Scarpitta, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-31 model series is one of the classics of our manufacture. This is where design, craftsmanship and leather expertise come together to form a timelessly beautiful item of uphol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-31 Armchair in Teak Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-31 model series is one of the classics of our manufacture. This is where design, craftsmanship and leather expertise come together to form a timelessly beautiful item of uphol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-31 Swivel Chair in Hand-Stitched Dark Brown Leather Switzerland 1970s
$4,200Sale Price|25% Off
De Sede DS-31 Swivel Chair in Hand-Stitched Dark Brown Leather Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully worn vintage DS-31 reclining swivel armchair by De Sede, Switzerland, dating to the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
De Sede DS-31 Three Seat Sofa in Deep Green Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, three-seat sofa model ‘DS-31’, leather, chrome-plated aluminum, Switzerland, design 1967 A classic design by De Sede, this model ‘DS-31’ sofa showcases the brand’s signatur...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
De Sede DS-31 Armchair in Off-White Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-31 model series is one of the classics of our manufacture. This is where design, craftsmanship and leather expertise come together to form a timelessly beautiful item of uphol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-31 Sofa in off-white Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-31 model series is one of the classics of our manufacture. This is where design, craftsmanship and leather expertise come together to form a timelessly beautiful item of uphol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-31 Two-seater Sofa in White Leather by Antonella Scarpitta
By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-31 model series is one of the classics of our manufacture. This is where design, craftsmanship and leather expertise come together to form a timelessly beautiful item of uphol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-31 High Backrest Chair in Teak Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-31 model series is one of the classics of our manufacture. This is where design, craftsmanship and leather expertise come together to form a timelessly beautiful item of uphol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-31 High Backrest Chair in Off-White Leather by Antonella Scarpitta
By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-31 model series is one of the classics of our manufacture. This is where design, craftsmanship and leather expertise come together to form a timelessly beautiful item of uphol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Stunning & very rare green leather DS-31 Sofa by Team De Sede for De Sede Swiss
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
De Sede DS 31 Three Seat Sofa De Sede Design Team De Sede Switzerland 1970s Extremely Rare Green Aniline Leather Sofa on a Polished Metal Base This De Sede DS 31 is an exceptional e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Recent Sales
Vintage 1970s De Sede Ds 31 Designer Sofa Dark Cognac Brown Leather
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 84.65 in D 31.5 in
Vintage 1970s De Sede Ds 31 Designer Sofa Dark Cognac Brown Leather
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare vintage 1970s De Sede DS-31 designer sofa in dark cognac brown leather.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 Designer Sofa Dark Cognac Brown Leather
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 84.65 in D 31.5 in
Vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 Designer Sofa Dark Cognac Brown Leather
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare pair of vintage 1970s De Sede DS-31 designer sofa in dark cognac brown leather.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury De Sede DS 31 Dark Brown Leather Sofa on Aluminum Feet
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Midcentury De Sede DS 31 Dark Brown Leather Sofa on Aluminum Feet
By De Sede
Located in Berlin, DE
Midcentury De Sede DS 31 dark brown leather sofa on aluminum feet, dating from circa 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Swivel Lounge Armchairs, 1970s
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Swivel Lounge Armchairs, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a pair of highly desirable retro De Sede DS-31 swivel lounge armchairs in beautiful soft dark brown leather with whipstitch edge detail standing on b...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Three-Seat Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 27.56 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Three-Seat Sofa, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 three-seat sofa in dark chocolate brown aniline leather with superb whipstitch edge detail.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Swivel Lounge Armchairs, 1970s
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Swivel Lounge Armchairs, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a pair of highly desirable retro De Sede DS-31 swivel lounge armchairs in beautiful soft dark brown leather with whipstitch edge detail standing on b...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Swivel Armchair, Switzerland 1970s
Unavailable
H 41.34 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Swivel Armchair, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 high back swivel armchair. Hand built in the 1970s by De Sede craftsman in Switze...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair, Switzerland, 1970s
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 lounge armchair in stunning soft black aniline leather with superb whipstitch edge detail.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair, Switzerland, 1970s
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 lounge armchair in soft brown aniline leather with superb whipstitch edge detail.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair, Switzerland, 1970s
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 lounge armchair in soft brown aniline leather with superb whipstitch edge detail.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Three-Seat Sofas, Switzerland 1970s
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 27.56 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Three-Seat Sofas, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a pair of vintage De Sede DS 31 three-seat sofas. This Classic combination were hand built in the early 1970s by De Sede craftsman from Switzerland.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Highback Swivel Leather Armchairs, Switzerland, 1970s
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Highback Swivel Leather Armchairs, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you two vintage De Sede DS 31 highback swivel armchairs. Hand built in the early 1970s by De Sede craftsman in Switzerland these lounge swivel armchairs ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Sofa and Loveseat, Switzerland 1970s
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 27.56 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Sofa and Loveseat, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available matching pair of De Sede DS 31 sofas in beautiful soft tan aniline leather with superb whipstitch edge detail.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Three-Seat Sofa, Switzerland 1970s
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 27.56 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Three-Seat Sofa, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
Discounted airfreight for our US Continent and International customers ( from 2 weeks door to door) We are delighted to bring to you a vintage de Sede DS 31 three-seat sofa in be...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Swivel Lounge Armchair and Ottoman, Switzerland, 1970s
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Swivel Lounge Armchair and Ottoman, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a vintage De Sede DS 31 lounge armchair with ottoman. Hand built in the 1970s by De Sede craftsman in Switzerland.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Sofa and Swivel Armchair, Switzerland, 1970s
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 84.65 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Sofa and Swivel Armchair, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a Vintage de Sede DS 31 three-seat sofa and swivel lounge armchair.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Two-Seat Sofa or Loveseat, Switzerland, 1970s
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 58.67 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Two-Seat Sofa or Loveseat, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 two-seat sofa or loveseat in olive/brown aniline leather with superb whipstitch edge detail.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Two-Seat Sofa or Loveseat, Switzerland, 1970s
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 58.67 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Two-Seat Sofa or Loveseat, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 two-seat sofa or loveseat in aniline leather with superb whipstitch edge detail.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Swivel Lounge Armchair and Ottoman, Switzerland, 1970s
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Swivel Lounge Armchair and Ottoman, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a vintage De Sede DS 31 lounge armchair with ottoman. Hand built in the 1970s by De Sede craftsman in Switzerland.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, Switzerland, 1970s
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 high back swivel lounge armchair with ottoman.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Two-Seat Sofa or Loveseat, Switzerland, 1970s
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 58.67 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Two-Seat Sofa or Loveseat, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
Discounted airfreight for our US and international customers (from 2 weeks door to door) We are delighted to bring to you a vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 two-seat sofa or loveseat in ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 high back swivel leather armchair with ottoman.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 high back swivel leather armchair with ottoman.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 high back swivel reclining leather armchair with ottoman.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 high back swivel leather armchair with ottoman.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
De Sede DS 31 Three Swivel Lounge Club Armchairs
By De Sede
Located in Liege, BE
Three comfortable swivel lounge chairs in black soft leather with whipstitch edge detail standing on brushed aluminium swivel bases. In excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
De Sede DS-31 Stool in Teak Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
De Sede DS-31 Stool in Teak Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-31 model series is one of the classics of our manufacture. This is where design, craftsmanship and leather expertise come together to form a timelessly beautiful item of uphol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-31 Chair in Teak Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 36.23 in D 33.86 in
De Sede DS-31 Chair in Teak Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-31 model series is one of the classics of our manufacture. This is where design, craftsmanship and leather expertise come together to form a timelessly beautiful item of uphol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
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De Sede Ds 31 For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic de sede ds 31 available at 1stDibs. A de sede ds 31 — often made from animal skin, leather and metal — can elevate any home. Find 119 options for an antique or vintage de sede ds 31 now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the de sede ds 31 you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A de sede ds 31, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a De Sede Ds 31?
Prices for a de sede ds 31 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $785 and can go as high as $14,829, while the average can fetch as much as $5,920.
De Sede for sale on 1stDibs
A de Sede piece lends a strong personality to the room it occupies. One of the world’s most respected furniture design houses, de Sede’s quality Swiss craftsmanship has its foundation in a long history of making expertly designed saddles. Founded in 1965 to build on a successful family-run saddler’s workshop in Klingnau, Switzerland, de Sede now is a leading manufacturer of leather goods and furniture, including sofas, chairs and beds.
At the core of de Sede’s philosophy is a reverence for the complexity and beauty of handcrafted furniture in an age when mass-produced objects are the norm. Over the years, the atelier has built a name for itself in its modular furniture pieces, which are made using the highest quality leather upholstery. The sleek, elegant pieces incorporate functionality with beauty. Amongst their best-selling designs is the DS-600 introduced in 1972. Also known as the Non Stop sofa, it is a sensually curved, snaking modular sofa whose individual pieces can be zipped together to create multiple variations and arcs.
De Sede has collaborated with some of the world's finest design minds, enhancing the prestige and individuality of their products. Designers like Santiago Calatrava, Antonella Scarpitta, Stephan Hürlemann, Gordon Guillaumier and Philippe Malouin have all created pieces with the atelier. Ubald Klug’s 1974 DS-1025, also known as the Terrazza sofa, is an enduring favorite with its cascading levels of leather. In 2017, de Sede expanded its product line to include high-quality leather handbags, which are as thoughtfully designed and beautifully crafted as its furniture. De Sede AG is now part of the Volare Group AG and continues to handcraft its fine furniture and other goods from its factory in Klingnau.
Find authentic de Sede seating, tables and decorative objects today on 1stDibs.
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.
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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.
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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.