$14,840 / item
H 32.29 in W 104.34 in D 42.52 in
Customizable Double-Back Sofa In Ultra Suede Fabric By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
the double back design, which adds a layer of visual interest and a sense of plush comfort. The entire
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$14,840 / item
H 32.29 in W 104.34 in D 42.52 in
Customizable Double-Back Sofa In Ultra Suede Fabric By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
the double back design, which adds a layer of visual interest and a sense of plush comfort. The entire
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$16,125 / item
H 32.29 in W 104.34 in D 42.52 in
Customizable Double-Back Sofa with Brushed Brass Plinth By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
distinctive element is the double back design, which adds a layer of visual interest and a sense of plush
Brass
Double Layered Back Sofa
By Paolo Ferrari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MATERIALS Textured Upholstery, Matte Black Metal MEASUREMENTS Small 84” L x 36” D x 33” H x 16” SH Medium 96” L x 36” D x 33” H x 16” SH Large 112” L x 36” D x 33” H x 16” SH HANDM...
Upholstery
$15,972 / item
H 30.71 in W 108.27 in D 42.13 in
Double Back Designer Sofa Upholstered In Boucle Fabric By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa is characterized by its upholstered design and features a double back. The upholstery
Wood, Bouclé
$7,700
H 31.5 in W 68.9 in D 29.53 in
19th Century UK Victorian Double Spoon Back Canape with New Upholstery De Ploeg
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This British Victorian double spoon back sofa has been fully restored in our upholstery atelier
Steel
Modern Wicker Hump Back Red Floral Upholstered Loveseat
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a wonderful modern style double hump back wicker sofa with beautiful brown & cranberry
Fabric, Wicker
$2,776
H 36 in W 75 in D 33 in
Double Spoon Back Sofa, Day Bed Settee The Sofa has a Double Spoon Back
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Double Spoon Back Sofa, Day Bed Settee The Sofa has a Double Spoon Back with Scroll Arms and a
Walnut
$9,499
H 37.01 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in
Antique Double Spoon Back Settee, English, 3 Seat, Sofa, Early Victorian, C.1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique double spoon back settee. An English, rosewood three seater ornate sofa, dating
Upholstery, Wood
$10,899
H 39.5 in W 62 in D 29 in
Late 19th Century Walnut Twin Chair Back Sofa After a George II Design
Located in Benington, Herts
A superb quality late 19th century walnut double chair back sofa / settee after a George II design
Walnut
Victorian Rosewood Double Spoon Back Sofa
Located in Detling, GB
English, circa 1880. This unusual double spoon back sofa would make a really lovely feature piece
Victorian Walnut and Leather Double Spoon Back Sofa
Located in Detling, GB
English, circa 1860. A beautiful walnut and leather spoon back sofa in superb showroom condition
Leather, Walnut
Pair of George II Mahogany Library Armchairs, circa 1755
Located in London, Middlesex
the settee from this suite: 'Library - A carved frame double end sofa with back cushions & 2 loose
Mahogany
Antique Mid 19th Century Gillows Double Spoon Back Sofa
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Batley, GB
A curvaceous mid 19th century walnut sofa and although unstamped this is almost certainly by
Walnut
Sold
H 36.23 in W 69.69 in D 30.32 in
Antique Double Spoonback Sofa, English, Walnut, Camel Back, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique double spoonback sofa. An English, walnut camel back settee dating to the
Walnut
19th Century English Mahogany Double Back Settee
Located in Long Island City, NY
19th Century English Mahogany Double Back Settee with upholstered seat.
19th Century Victorian Walnut Double Chair Back Settee
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian walnut framed double chair back settee, circa 1860 in
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 32.29 in W 87.01 in D 33.47 in
Vintage Brutalist Mid-Century German Modern Brown Leather 4-Seater Sofa, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
deep seat with a double back cushion make the sofa very comfortable. The upper part of the backrest
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 49.22 in W 49.22 in D 24.02 in
Settee, Sofa, Double-Chair Back, Brussels Tapestry, X-Stretcher, Walnut, 1700
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An exceptionally, rare, transitional, double-chair, settee, circa 1700, upholstered in fine, 17th
Walnut
Sold
H 43 in W 56.5 in D 30.5 in
English Queen Anne Style Double Camel Back Upholstered Settee Sofa 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An English Queen Anne style settee sofa offers upholstered double camel back form with scroll arms
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Qing Dynasty double yokeback bench sofa settee
Located in Yonkers, NY
Chinese Qing Dynasty double yoke back arm bench/sofa in elmwood ca 1840-50
Elm
Antique Elm Shanxi Province Altar Table with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
sofa back table, hallway table, or a standing computer station for in home use or for an office. Circa
Wood, Elm
Early 20th Regency Framed Bergere Caned Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
comfortable. Double woven back. Sofa measurements: H 28.5in. D 27in. W 52 in. Armchairs measurements
Cane
French Art Deco Sofa in Parcel Gilt Wood
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A fine quality parcel gilt double shield back sofa, with two toned gilding the turned and fluted
Giltwood
Double Camel Back Linen Upholstered Sofa on Turned Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a newly upholstered double camel back sofa in linen on turned leg base.
Linen
Double backed settee by Jean Royere.
Located in Newburgh, NY
Elegant and whimsical settee by Jean Royere, wrought iron and bronze frame with a vintage inspired fabric with black piping. referenced in the bool on the artist by De Beyrie & Ouais...
Wrought Iron, Bronze
Vintage Contemporary Restored Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
1950's vintage contemporary 8' sofa with canted arms, double button back. Sofa is completely
Fine Quality Walnut Victorian Period Double Spoon Back Antique Sofa
Located in Darwen, GB
A fine quality walnut Victorian period double spoon back antique sofa. The "double "spoon" back
Ge-19 Teak Daybed by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1956
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Savona, IT
Danish daybed designed by Hans Wegner in 1956 and produced by Getama Double function: sofa with
Brass
$1,150 / item
H 28.75 in W 5 in D 5.75 in
Collinear Wall Light or Sconce in Glass & Bronze by Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the all-new collinear fixture, a stunning addition to our collection and an exciting evolution of our best-selling Segment design. Inspired by the principles of the Bauha...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$11,495 / item
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 44.1 in
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, White Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins curved sofa and day bed shar...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
$1,306Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.38 in Dm 15.75 in
Elegant Vintage Sputnik Italian crystal chandelier – 51 Daisy PINK glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Sputnik space age Italian vintage crystal chandelier made by 51 pink glasses in a burnished brass metal frame. Elegant lighting object. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 39 inches ...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
A Classic Erick Buck Chair In Teak Ca' 1960's Danish Modern
By Erik Buch
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic teak occasional or desk chair by Erick Buch, Denmark ca' early 1960's. Original black leatherette upholstery, chair is tight and sturdy. Great design, perfect for a small s...
Teak
Swedish Designer, Coffee or Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden coffee or side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Wood
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$19,264 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 43.31 in
Alberto Donà Midcentury Light Blue Murano Glass Poliedri Chandelier, Italy, 1985
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Murano blown glass Poliedri chandelier color light blue elements. This fantastic chandelier contains a total of 282 elements called Poliedri. This classic developed in the 1960...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Long Wall Sconces in Alabaster by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Stunning cubic wall sconces in enlightened alabaster and brass structure. Different stone, finishes and dimensions can be ordered. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2020.
Alabaster, Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Tea and Beverage Cart Crafted from Wood and Glass
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This is a stylish wheeled tea cart that combines industrial and mid-century modern design, crafted beautifully from wood and glass. Its sleek lines and mobility make it a practical a...
Metal
$9,450
H 18 in W 28 in D 24.25 in
Polished Steel Transition Side Table Bimetal Brass Stainless Steel Top
By Corinna Warm, WARM
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A side table as part of the Transition collection, featuring a unique, artistic mirror polished tabletop, crafted from brass and stainless steel on a tubular base. Measures: H 18”. ...
Brass, Stainless Steel, Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...
Walnut
Side Table in Calacatta Viola Marble, Io Small by Adolfo Abejon
By Adolfo Abejon
Located in 中西區, HK
Named after Jupiter’s moon, and much like the moon’s silhouette appearing different each day of the month Io’s minimal gesture gives the table a new appearance when viewing ti from d...
Marble
Ceramic Link Chain Wall Sculpture
By Asmaa Aman-Tran
Located in Attleboro, MA
Chains echo different emotions in us, some see them as a symbol of imprisonment, and vulnerability and some see as an emotion of inter connectivity and strong bond between the people...
Ceramic, Stoneware, Linen
$48,000
H 72 in W 31 in D 17 in
Ayala Serfaty, Soma Series: Nuraya, Handmade Floor Light Sculpture, Israel, 2018
By Ayala Serfaty
Located in New York, NY
Soma Series includes lights sculptures, crafted by applying a self-webbing membrane over a unique structure made of thin glass rods in the traditional lampwork technique. As inspirat...
Glass
Seguso Vetri D'arte, Table Mirror, Glass, Brass, Italy, 1930s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in High Point, NC
A pink murano glass and brass table mirror produced by Seguso Vetri D'arte, Italy, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.5"H x 11.0"W x 8.5"D Measured as it sits with stand out...
Brass
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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