Elan three-seater Sofa in feather by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unstoppable commercial success, the Elan sofa continues to impress. Designed by Jasper Morrison in 1999, the range has expanded over the years, and now includes armchairs, two and...
Metal
Elan two-seater Sofa in feather by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unstoppable commercial success, the Elan sofa continues to impress. Designed by Jasper Morrison in 1999, the range has expanded over the years, and now includes armchairs, two and...
Metal
$10,890 / item
Elan 23 Modular Sofa by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elan 23, the new version of the iconic sofa designed by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini, combines essential lines, rigorous forms, and superior comfort, establishing itself as a conte...
Metal
Contemporary Bronze and Mohair Velvet Curved Sofa by Pierre Salagnac, France
By Pierre Salagnac
Located in London, GB
Élan Curved Sofa by Pierre Salagnac Material: 24K gold-plated bronze, mohair velvet Dimensions: 240 x 120 cm – H 85 cm Year: 2025 Designed for the Creation Grant awarded by the Gran...
Gold, Bronze
2022 Jasper Morrison for Cappellini Elan Element Two Seat Sofa / Loveseat
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an Elan Element Two Person Sofa/Chaise Lounge made with a metal frame and tan fabric.
Metal
Unavailable
+ 18 moreH 27.17 in W 90.56 in D 32.29 in
Cappellini Elan Three-Seat Sofa with Fabric or Leather by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
An unstoppable commercial success, the Elan sofa continues to impress. Designed by Jasper Morrison in 1999, Elan sofas rest upon medium-density conglomerate panels, solid fir wood, p...
Metal
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 90.56 in D 32.29 in
Elan Three-Seat Sofa in Black/White Hallingdal Fabric by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
An unstoppable commercial success, the Elan sofa continues to impress. Designed by Jasper Morrison in 1999, Elan sofas rest upon medium-density conglomerate panels, solid fir wood, p...
Metal
Unavailable
H 36 in W 98 in D 30 in
Green Alpaca "Caillou" Sofa with Sculptural Gold Bronze Feet (IN STOCK)
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Green Alpaca Calliou Sofa on Sculptural Cast Bronze Feet by Elan Atelier.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 57.09 in W 68.51 in D 112.21 in
Designer Ralph Lauren Clivendon Tufted Bed Chesterfield Style
By Ralph Lauren
Located in London, GB
Designer Ralph Lauren clivendon tufted bed chesterfield style RRP £15 000 current model Velvet fabric In very good condition No fading or marks Excellent quality This Ed...
Velvet
Sold
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 19.3 in
Italian Six Chairs Tate Soft designed by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini, 2010
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Notable mentions include the Thinking Man’s Chair, the first product created collaboratively with Cappellini, as well as the Low Pad chairs, Elan sofas, Oblong System, and Orla. The ...
Steel
Cappellini "Elan" EN/4 3-Seat Sofa - In Green Fabric
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a superb example of the iconic Cappellini "Elan" EN/4 3-Seat Sofa from the world renown designer, James Morrison, presented in a superb mid-green linen-m...
Fabric
Sold
H 27.17 in W 90.56 in D 32.29 in
2000s Cappellini 'Elan' 3 Seater Sofa in Fabric by Jasper Morrison made in Italy
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Elan Sofa, originally designed by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in 1999.
Metal
$37,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage...
Plastic, Velvet
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Yeo Daybed by LINLEY London
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
A daring and original piece of furniture designed by British artist Jonathan Yeo, structurally engineered by expert technicians and manufactured by LINLEY, the world-renowned wood-sp...
Steel, Brass
Large Seventies curved bouclé sofa, Italy, 1970s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY Curved sofa from the late 20th century, featuring an organic, bean-like shape. The backrest slopes asymmetrically to provide better support ...
Bouclé
$271,409
H 57 in W 30 in D 31.5 in
One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
Located in London, GB
*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entirely from Irish bog yew wood, ...
Upholstery, Yew
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Hardwood, Mohair
$8,460 / item
H 33.47 in W 64.97 in D 31.5 in
Organic Modern Velvet Ostrich Feather Daybed with Bronzed Brass, Egg Design
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Sensual curves and theatrical texture define this Organic Modern daybed by Egg Designs, blending sculptural seating with a distinctly glamorous edge. Inspired by 1970s Italian lounge...
Brass, Steel
Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
This Sofa by Wharton Esherick exemplifies his pioneering role in the American Craft Movement. This is his first sofa design, one of Four ever made. Known for his dedication to organ...
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
$626,330
H 106.3 in W 66.93 in D 22.45 in
‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet
By Maison Millet, Claudius Marioton
Located in London, GB
‘Grand Psyche’, monumental Art Nouveau mirror by Maison Millet French, c. 1900 Height 270cm, width 170cm, depth 57cm This exquisite antique mirror was crafted around 1900 by the e...
Bronze, Ormolu
$1,900,000
H 9 in W 2 in D 2 in
"Pearl Royale" Platinum Sculpture 9' x 2' in Edition of 3 by Colin Burn
By Colin Burn
Located in Culver City, CA
"Pearl Royale" Platinum Sculpture 9' x 2' in Edition of 3 by Colin Burn Pure Platinum, Diamond & Pearl Sculpture Limited Edition - 3 Only Edition: Artist Proof 1/1 NOTE: pr...
Platinum
Pair of Important Russian Gilt Bronze and Metal Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of important Russian gilt bronze and metal vases Russian, circa 1820 Dimensions: Height 98cm, width 43cm, depth 38cm This monumental pair of vases are exquisitely crafted i...
Metal, Ormolu
$1,043,884
H 33.47 in W 44.49 in D 24.81 in
Russian Malachite and Silver Table by Imperial Silversmiths the Grachev Brothers
By Grachev Brothers
Located in London, GB
Russian malachite and silver table by Imperial silversmiths the Grachev Brothers Russian, 1884 Measures: Height 85cm, width 113cm, depth 63cm This beautiful silver table was man...
Malachite, Silver
Liddicoatite Tourmaline, Madagascar
Located in New York, NY
Liddicoatite, Tourmaline Anjanbonoina, Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar 16.5 cm tall x 11.4 cm diameter Liddicoatite is an uncommon form of tourmaline. It was first discovered in Mada...
Other
$19,770 / item
H 33.47 in W 82.68 in D 33.08 in
Brutalist Sculptural Shearling Sofa with Bronze and Brass Details, Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
A bold expression of Brutalist design softened by tactile luxury, this sculptural sofa embodies the evolving language of contemporary collectible furniture. Defined by its generous p...
Brass
Peacock Armchair
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair Peacock with structure in solid brass ans steel in polished finish. Backrests and armrests are upholstered and covered with same velvet fabric as seat. Seat is made with ...
Brass, Steel
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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