De Sede Ds 76 Echtledersofa Schwarz Schlafsofa Zweisitzer
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
De Sede ds 76 Modularsofa #r 2 Module Die Sitzflächen wurden neubezogen. Die zwei Module
Leather
1970s de Sede DS-76 Modular Loveseat Sofa in Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Two-Seater Modular Sofa, Model DS-76, designed and produced by de Sede in Switzerland in
Steel
$9,608
H 27.56 in W 145.67 in D 72.84 in
De Sede DS 76/78 Modulsofa Ecksofa Design Eckcouch Leder schwarz
By De Sede
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes fünfteiliges Design Sofa des Schweizer Traditionsherstellers de Sede
Leather
$2,765
H 16.15 in W 31.11 in D 31.11 in
De Sede DS 76 Buffalo Leather & Glass Square Coffee Table, 1970s, Switzerland
By Karl Springer, De Sede
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Sculptural "monolite" couch table made in 1970s by De Sede, Switzerland. Plywood base upholstered
Leather, Smoked Glass, Plywood
$14,160Sale Price / item|15% Off
H 29.53 in W 74.02 in D 38.19 in
De Sede DS 76 Two-Seat Sofa Bed in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-76 was launched as early as 1972, when it was considered revolutionary, no sofa bed could manage
Leather
$2,409
H 27.17 in W 36.23 in D 37.8 in
De Sede DS 76 Lounge Chair / Sleeping Sofa Cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This DS-76 leather lounge chair was produced by the renowned Swiss furniture manufacturer De Sede
Leather
DS-76 Sofa / Bed by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-76 Sofa / Bed by De Sede Dimensions: D 66 x W 188 x H 53 cm, with bed extension W 225
Leather, Beech
De Sede Sectional Sofa ‘DS-76’ in Dark Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, sectional sofa model ‘DS-76’, leather, Switzerland, 1970s This high quality sectional
Leather
De Sede Modular DS-76 Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
Sofa, from Switzerland, DeSede exclusive, Model DS 76, upholstered in thick brown leather hide. The
Hide, Leather
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 141.74 in D 106.3 in
Sectional Sofa in Dark Brown Leather by De Sede DS 76 Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Large sectional sofa in dark brown leather by De De Sede DS 76 Switzerland. Six elements with a
Leather, Wood
De Sede Ds-76 Modular Sofa in Brown Leather 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage De Sede 2-piece modular sofa bed, model DS 76, leather, fabric, foam, wooden frame
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
Unavailable
H 16.15 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS 76 Stool in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-76 was launched as early as 1972, when it was considered revolutionary – no sofa bed could
Leather
Rare Off-White De Sede DS-76 Sectional Two-Seat Sofa Bed
By De Sede
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare to find beautiful off-white colored ds-76 sofa by high end manufacturer De Sede from
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 74.02 in D 38.19 in
De Sede DS 76 Two-Seat Sofa Bed in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-76 was launched as early as 1972, when it was considered revolutionary, no sofa bed could manage
Leather
Unavailable
+ 14 moreH 30 in W 75 in D 39 in
DS-76 Convertible Leather Modern Sofa or Daybed by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa with transitional bed function DS-76/102 by De Sede. We launched the DS-76 back in 1972. At
Leather
Sold
H 29.53 in W 74.02 in D 37.8 in
De Sede ds 76 Modularsofas Designersofa Vintage Hocker Schlafsofa Daybed
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
De Sede Ds 76 Echtleder Zweisitzer Garnitur mit Hocker, in der Farbe olivgrün. Modularsofa, gut
Leather
De Sede DS-76 Modular Sectional Sofa in Black Leather 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Dallas, TX
De Sede DS-76 Modular Sofa in Black Leather Elevate your living space with this exquisite De Sede
Leather
Two-Seat, De Sede Ds 76 Leather Modular Lounge Sofa Daybed
By De Sede
Located in Telgte, DE
Two-seat, De Sede DS 76 leather modular lounge sofa bed daybed Comfortable modular sofa by De Sede
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 37.41 in
De Sede ds 76 Zweisitzer Modularsofa Designersofa Ledersofa Wk Wohnen braun
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
De Sede ds 76 Modularsofa 2 Module Top Zustand!!! Gebrauchsspuren in Form von welligem Leder
Leather
De Sede DS - 76 Black Leather Modular Sofa, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible De Sede DS - 76 modular sofa and daybed in black leather. Made in Switzerland. This set
Leather
De Sede DS 76 Black Leather 5 Piece Sectional Sleeper Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome De Sede DS 76 black leather 5 piece sectional sleeper sofa with deep zip-on cushions that
Leather
Three-Seat and Ottoman, De Sede Ds 76 Leather Modular Lounge Sofa Daybed
By De Sede
Located in Telgte, DE
Three-seat and ottoman, De Sede Ds 76 leather modular lounge sofa daybed Comfortable modular sofa
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS 76 Leather Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This De Sede ottoman from the DS 76 model series, which can easily be transformed into a
Leather
De Sede DS-76 Convertible Sectional Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
dimensions if the 1st photo are: W 109", D 76", H 26".
Leather
De Sede Ds 76 modular black leather sofa
By De Sede
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
the early 1970s. As the Swiss company De Sede is renowned for its use of premium-quality leather, the
Leather
De Sede DS 76 Brown Leather Sectional Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
DS-76 modular couch consisting of 7 pieces by De Sede, Switzerland. It was designed back in 1972
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS-76 Modular Sleeper Sofa, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
De Sede DS76 Four Section Modular Sofa with great patina. Cushions fold down to convert to a
Leather
De Sede Ds-76 4-Seater Sectional Sofa, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
Beautiful 4-piece pink leather modular sofa by De Sede from the 1970s. The sofa can be converted
Leather
De Sede DS-76 two-seater leather sofa bed, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
seating and reclining comfort make the DS 76 sofa one of the most popular sofa beds. De Sede combines
Leather
Midcentury Brown De Sede DS-76 Sectional Two-Seat Sofa Bed
By De Sede
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful brown colored DS-76 sofa was made in the 1970s by manufacturer De Sede from
Leather
De Sede DS-76 3-Seater Sectional Sofa with Ottoman, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
Beautiful 3-piece black leather modular sofa with ottoman by De Sede from the 1970s. The sofa can
Leather
De Sede DS-76 5-Seater Sectional Sofa with Ottoman, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
Beautiful 5-piece black leather modular sofa with ottoman by De Sede from the 1970s. The sofa can
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 108.27 in D 37.8 in
De Sede DS 76/78 Modulsofa Midcentury Design Couch Leder schwarz
By De Sede
Located in Berlin, DE
gebrauchter Zustand mit altersbedingten Gebrauchspuren. (siehe Bilder) Hersteller: de Sede Designer: DS 76/78
Leather
De Sede Ds 76 / 78 Beige Modular Sofa Schlaf Sofa Geste Bett
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
Das DS 78 Sofa von de Sede ist ein herausragendes Beispiel für Schweizer Handwerkskunst und
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 72.84 in D 37.8 in
Mid-Century Brown Leather De Sede Ds-76 Modular Sofa Daybed, Switzerland 1970
By De Sede
Located in DE MEERN, NL
When it comes to iconic Mid-Century design, the DE SEDE DS76 2-Seater Sofa stands as a true
Leather
Sold
H 29.14 in W 227.96 in D 37.41 in
De Sede DS 76 Landscape Sofa and Daybed in black Leather 1972 Mid Century Modern
By De Sede
Located in Munster, NRW
Giant De Sede DS76 - Sofa & Daybed in black Leather - 1972 by De Sede Design Team Swiss The DS-76
Leather
Sofa de Sede DS76 / DS78 Couch Leder Kunstleder schwarz 1980
By De Sede
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein cooles De Sede DS 76 Zweiersofa aus den 1980er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Sofa
Leather
DS 76, De Sede Leather Chairs / Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Denton, TX
Two piece set that makes for a nice love seat or two separate lounge chairs Measures: Depth when opened 64 D x 31 L.
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Modular De Sede Sectional Sofa DS-76, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Austin, TX
by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s. Each piece can fold out to convert to bed/sleeper sofa. Each
Leather
Modular De Sede Sectional Sofa DS-76, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Austin, TX
by De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s. Each piece can fold out to convert to bed/sleeper sofa. Each
Leather
Sold
H 26 in W 36 in D 38 in
‘DS-76/107’ Cognac Leather Convertible Lounge Chair by De Sede, Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Chicago, IL
A ‘DS-76/107’ leather lounge chair produced by the renowned Swiss furniture manufacturer De Sede in
Leather
Sold
H 30.01 in W 110.24 in D 110.24 in
Rare Vintage Swiss De Sede Model DS-76 Black Leather Modular Sofa Daybed DS76
By De Sede
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
DS-76 was designed back in 1972 by the Swiss company De Sede, at that time it was regarded as
Leather, Beech
DeSede DS 76 Vintage Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Austin, TX
DeSede leather sofa, circa 1970, of thick leather brown hide. The iconic leather sofa is comfortable and versatile, all zippers are in great condition. The piece is signed.
Leather
Sold
H 29.14 in W 74.81 in D 38.19 in
De Sede Ds76, Sofa & Daybed in Black Leather, 1972 by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Munster, NRW
De Sede DS76, sofa & daybed in black leather, 1972 by De Sede Design Team Swiss The DS-76 Sofa
Leather
Vintage Leather Patchwork Sofa Daybed, Circa 1970s
By De Sede
Located in San Antonio, TX
; style of a de Sede DS 80). Dimensions: 76"w x 19.50"h x 33" deep x 14" seat height.
Leather, Beech
De Sede DS 76 Patchwork
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare De Sede model DS 76 patchwork sofa consisting of two extractable elements natural
Leather
Sold
H 27.6 in W 35.4 in D 35.4 in
De Sede DS-76 Modular Sofa – 3-Seat Configuration, Restored, Velvet Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY A striking and rare De Sede DS-76 three-piece modular sofa
Velvet
De Sede Ds 76 Black Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
Black leather six modular elements. Model DS 76 De Sede, Switzerland, 1970s. Stunning condition
Leather
De Sede DS-76 Convertible Sofa Sectional
By De Sede
Located in Chicago, IL
Modular sofa that converts into 3 single beds or 1 large bed. DeSede of Switzerland, 1970s. The original teal canvas is in good condition, showing minimal wear for it’s age. Market w...
Fabric
De Sede Ds 76 Black Leather 4 Seat Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Sectional DS 76 sofa in black leather, designed and produced by De Sede. The sofa consists of 4
Leather
De Sede DS-76 5-Seater Sectional Sofa, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
Beautiful 5-piece creme leather modular sofa with ottoman by De Sede from the 1970s. The sofa can
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 93.71 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS-76 / 78 Ledersofa Super zustand Designersofa Sammlerstück Schlafsofa
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
Modulares De Sede DS-78 Ledersofa in Schwarz, 6-teilige Konfiguration, Schweiz, 1970er Jahre
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS-76 5-Seater Sectional Sofa with Ottoman, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
Beautiful 5-piece black leather modular sofa by De Sede from the 1970s. The sofa can be converted
Leather
De Sede DS-76 6-Seater Sectional Sofa with Ottoman, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
Beautiful 5-piece black leather modular sofa by De Sede from the 1970s. The sofa can be converted
Leather
Sold
H 26.78 in W 185.04 in D 36.23 in
De Sede DS 76 Black Leather Sectional Seven-Seater Sofa, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period sectional large sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s, Switzerland. This
Leather
Sold
H 27.5 in W 37 in D 40 in
De Sede DS-76 Modular Sleeper Sofa Brown Leather De Sede Sectional Sofa Couch
By De Sede
Located in Rochester, NY
/ daybed (5x) by De Sede, model DS 76, Switzerland 1970s. This exquisite chocolate brown leather sofa
Leather
Sold
H 26.38 in W 77.17 in D 37.41 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern De Sede DS-76 Sofa Bed in Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic DS-76 multifunction sofa / bed from renowned Swiss leather furniture maker De Sede. Vintage
Leather
De Sede Modular Sofa DS-76
By De Sede
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable modular sofa by De Sede, Switzerland with five elements. Original black leather in
Leather, Wood
DS 76 De Sede Black Leather Modular Sofa Set
By De Sede
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The DS 76 is a fantastic modular sofa set created and manufactured by De Sede in Switzerland
Leather
De Sede Sectional Sofa ‘DS-76’ in Black Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, modular sofa, model ‘DS-76’, leather, Switzerland, 1970s This high-quality sectional sofa
Leather
1970s DS 76 De Sede Modular Leather Sofas, Set of Six
By De Sede
Located in High Point, NC
and style. Hand-made in Switzerland by renowned furniture manufacturers De Sede, the six components of
Leather
Sectional Two-Seat Sofa Bed DS 76 by De Sede in Green Leather
By De Sede
Located in Halle, DE
Two-seat sofa DS 76 by De Sede, Switzerland. Upholstered in original green leather. Convertible as
Vintage Leather Patchwork Sofa Daybed, Circa 1970s
By De Sede
Located in San Antonio, TX
; style of a de Sede DS 80). Dimensions: 76"w x 19.50"h x 33" deep x 14" seat height.
Leather, Beech
De Sede DS 76 Designer Sofa Brown Leather Corner Couch
By De Sede
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a De Sede DS 76 designer sofa brown leather corner couch.
Leather
De Sede DS 76 Designer Sofa Brown Leather Corner Couch
By De Sede
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a De Sede DS 76 designer sofa brown leather corner couch.
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 110.24 in D 74.81 in
De Sede DS 76 Designer Corner Sofa Black Leather Sleeping Function Bed
By De Sede
Located in Cologne, DE
De Sede DS 76 designer corner sofa black leather sleeping function bed, with convenient sleep
Leather
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$16,000
H 21.86 in W 127.17 in D 95.67 in
Italian Sculptural King Size bed with Integrated Nightstands in Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
King Size bed, ash, wood, Italy, 1970s A captivating and sculptural double bed, made in Italy in the 1970s. This piece has amazing quality, not only visible in the design itself but...
Ash
Six Piece Mid Century Boxy Modern Modular or Sectional L Shaped Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic boxy modular sofa circa 1970's. A very simple timeless design. Single chairs measures W 28 D 35, corner piece measures W 35 D 35, and the ottoman measures W 29 D 29. Fabric...
Fabric
Vintage DS-47 Leather Sofa by De Sede, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Swiss DS-47 Buffalo leather 2-seater sofa by De Sede, 1970s. The thick neck leather is 5mm thick and very durable. The seat extends up to 9" for another seating position. W...
Leather
$5,900
H 38.75 in W 12 in D 24.5 in
George Nelson, Cigar Wall Sconce, Plastic, Walnut, Nickel, Herman Miller, 1952
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in High Point, NC
An early-production Cigar Bubble wall sconce in plastic polymer, walnut and brushed nickel; designed by George Nelson and produced by Herman Miller, USA, 1952. Variable dimensions...
Nickel
$4,509 / set
H 32.29 in W 27.17 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Art Deco Streamlined Lounge Chairs with Wooden Curved Arms, 1930's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Art Deco Streamlined Lounge Chairs with Wooden Curved Arms, 1930's
Wood, Fabric
$4,750 / set
H 27 in W 115 in D 85.5 in
1970s Georg Thams L-Shaped Sectional Sofa, Brown Leather, Wenge Base
By Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik, Georg Thams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
L-shaped sectional sofa designed by Georg Thams for Vejen Polstermobelfabrik embodies the refined sensibility of 1970s Danish Modern design. Drawing inspiration from the luxurious ae...
Leather, Wood, Wenge
$5,556 / set
H 25.99 in W 29.53 in D 39.38 in
Vintage leather Durlet Model 'Jeep' Modular sofa set, 1970s
By Durlet
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Discover this stunning modular Jeep sofa, meticulously crafted by Durlet in Belgium during the 1970s. Designed by Anita Schmidt, who has collaborated with Durlet since its inception ...
Leather
$20,443
H 27.56 in W 181.11 in D 39.38 in
Togo Sofa in original black leather, Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset, 1980s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in amstelveen, NL
Togo sectional sofa in black leather designed by Michel Ducaroy in the 1970s for Ligne Roset. Among Ligne Roset's most recognized pieces is the Togo line of seating, designed by Mic...
Leather
$817Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 11.8 in Dm 14.6 in
Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Side Table
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt terracotta side tables, stool for bedroom or living room - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Houda...
Clay, Earthenware
$17,876Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.63 in W 157.49 in D 59.06 in
Kwok Hoi Chan 'Chromatic' modular multi-color sofa, Steiner, 1970s
By Steiner, Kwok Hoi Chan
Located in amstelveen, NL
Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner, sectional sofa, model ´chromatic´, Kvadrat fabric, France, 1970 This Chromatic sofa was designed by Kwok Hoi Chan in 1970 for Steiner. This seamless seat...
Fabric
$12,800
H 17 in W 48 in D 48 in
1980s Sculptural Karl Springer Coffee Table in Glass and Stainless Steel
By Karl Springer
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Modern Karl Springer Monumental Coffee Table with heavy stainless steel leg supports and thick tempered glass top is of the sort that anchors any room - here is where we gather. Chic...
Stainless Steel
Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
By Cassina
Located in London, GB
An incredible and very rare rocking chair (has been attributed to Gio Ponti in the past and shows a strong and striking resemblance to his designs) in walnut, rubber and fabric for C...
Steel
$29,593
H 27.56 in W 137.8 in D 124.02 in
'Paysage' beige chenille modular sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in amstelveen, NL
Rara Paysage sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois. This sofa features lines that evoke the beauty of flower petals, representing both elegance and sophistication while encouraging r...
Chenille
Large leather modular sofa, 1970s Germany.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Large leather modular sofa, 1970s Germany. Designer unfortunally unknown. 6 pieces in dark brown color leather with hints of dark red. 1 corners, 2 chairs, 2 armrest chairs and 1 ott...
Leather
$6,130
H 27 in W 131.5 in D 96 in
Wonderful Milo Baughman Style 6 Piece Cube Sofa Sectional Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman style 6 piece cube sectional sofa. We love these vintage cube sofas and have a huge selection of others in this style. Each piece measures 27"t x 31"w x 33"...
Upholstery
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.
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.