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Elegant and Large Italian Three-Seat Curved Sofa, New Velvet Upholstery. 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and wide Italian three-seat curved sofa. Circa 1950/60.
Soft and comfortable seat. Light beech waxed feet.
Perfect condition.
Original pieces from the 1950s newly re-upholst...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric
H 28.35 in W 93.71 in D 37.01 in
Early Pierre Chapo S32 3-seater sofa black leather and elmwood, 1970s France
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Gistel, BE
Fantastic Pierre chapo bench 3-seater sofa in a full original condition.
Superb comfortable sofa with the well known chapo cube-connector details in its legs. Fantastic wood has onl...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Canapes
Materials
Leather, Foam, Elm
H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 28.75 in
Antique French salon canape/sofa Louis XVI, gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique French salon canape/sofa Louis XVI, gold
Solid wood, finely carved and gilded. Channeled and grooved legs. Seat and backrest as well as armrests are padded and covered with ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Original Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Bench/Settee, Early 20th Century restored
By Josef Hoffmann, Otto Prutscher, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Attributed to either Josef Hoffmann or Otto Prutscher as both of the designers did similar objects in bentwood at this time, and both were using balls or olives for joining the legs ...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 37.41 in W 45.28 in D 27.56 in
Canape "MINERVA" by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt
Located in PARIS, FR
Scandinavian three-seater sofa "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak frame with green woollen seat and back. This vintage piece of furniture can be transfor...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Orange 3-Seater Sofa, Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Canapé 3 places en bois laqué orange, fabriqué en Italie, 1970
structure de bois laqué rouge coussin d'assise en mousse coton d'origine.
hauteur 75 cm hauteur assise 40 cm longueur...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Canapes
Materials
Textile, Beech
Two-Seater Canapé by Tobia Pape for Gavina, 1960
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in PARIS, FR
Canapé 2 places conçu par tobia scarpa pour la maison de fabrique italienne gavina dans les années 1960. Structure, piètement en palissandre, assise en tissu. En excellent état, à no...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Palisander
Danish Daybed Model FD 451 by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in LYON, FR
Danish Daybed Model FD 451 by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Søn in 1956.
Full upholstery restoration by our professional partner specializing in 20th-century ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Teak
Sculptural Art Deco Sofa, Danish Cabinetmaker, Made in 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Elegant sofa made in nutwood with some soft curves, upholstered in a fine chequer fabric. Made in the 1930s by a Danish cabinetmaker. A rare object with an expressive look. The overa...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Nutwood, Fabric, Wood
Braided Rattan and Teak Wooden Sofa
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant rattan sofa with wooden structure and handmade braided ratta combining quality, robustness and class. Comfortable and ergonomic, aerial and poetic. The armrests height is 60c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Canapes
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Upholstered "X-Rays" Armchair, Alain Gilles
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered "X-Rays" armchair - Alain Gilles
Dimensions: 110 W x 86.4 D x 76 H cm
Materials: Black steel structure, black mat ash handrail, fabric
Custom fabric and colors availab...
Category
2010s French Modern Canapes
Materials
Steel
Upholstered "X-Rays" Sofa, Alain Gilles
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered "X-Rays" sofa - Alain Gilles
Dimensions: 250 W x 86.4 D x 76 H cm
Materials: Black steel structure, black mat ash handrail, fabric
Custom fabric and colors available
...
Category
2010s French Modern Canapes
Materials
Steel
Leather X-Rays Sofa, Alain Gilles
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather "X-Rays" sofa - Alain Gilles
Dimensions: 250 W x 86.4 D x 76 H cm
Materials: Black steel structure, black mat ash handrail, full aniline leather
X Ray is a family of com...
Category
2010s French Modern Canapes
Materials
Steel
Leather "X-Rays" Sofa, Alain Gilles
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather "X-Rays" sofa, Alain Gilles
Dimensions: 200 W x 86.4 D x 76 H cm
Materials: Black steel structure, natural grain full aniline leather
X-ray is a family of comfortable u...
Category
2010s French Modern Canapes
Materials
Steel
Upholstered "X-Rays" Sofa, Alain Gilles
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather "X-Rays" sofa - Alain Gilles
Dimensions: 200 W x 86.4 D x 76 H cm
Materials: black steel structure, black mat ash handrail, fabric
Custom fabric and colors available
X ...
Category
2010s French Modern Canapes
Materials
Steel
Two Seats "Continuous Sofa" by Faudet-Harrison
Located in Geneve, CH
Two seats "Continuous Sofa" by Faudet-Harrison
Dimensions: 166 x 89 x 75cm
Materials: European hardwood frame, zig-zag springs, jute webbing, hessian straps. Natural fiber, animal ...
Category
2010s British Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Hurup Møbelfabrik, Mid Century Three Seater Sofa in Brown Leather, Made in 1970s
By Mogens Hansen, Børge Mogensen, Niels Eilersen
Located in Odense, DK
A classic Danish Mordern 3-seater sofa in brown leather, feets made in solid beech. Simple lines and a great comfort featured in this sofa. Designed by Hurup Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 31.89 in W 84.65 in D 31.5 in
Rare ‘Berlin’ daybed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden 1969
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare ‘Berlin’ daybed designed by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, Sweden 1969. This first edition daybed has the original canvas upholstery with leather cognac buttons. The fr...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Beech
H 19.69 in W 76.78 in D 38.59 in
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paradiset Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for NK
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This Paradiset sofa from the Triva collection was designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist in 1958 and manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in Sweden. The characteristic Hörlin-Holmqv...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 33.86 in W 68.9 in D 27.56 in
19th Century German Biedermeier Polished Cherry Settee - Antique Burlwood Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique German Biedermeier sofa made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Cherrywood and Burlwood, in good condition. The particularized settee is composed with a slightly in...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Cherry, Burl
H 36.25 in W 78 in D 26.5 in
Garden or Veranda Bench in Patinated Teak circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Garden or veranda bench in patinated teak circa 1970.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Vintage Sofa, 1960
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Mid-century three seats sofa in a brown leather.
Good vintage condition with minor wear.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Leather, Teak
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Canape ~ Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Painted canape ~ settee will make a classic addition to any decor! The oval seat back and generous seat are framed in incredibly detailed carved fruitwood, s...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Louis XVI Creme Painted Canape
Located in Essex, MA
Straight upholstered framed back and conforming arms with carved and molded seat rail and raised on circular tapered fluted legs. Signed by maker J.Nadallaine under seat rail. Uphols...
Category
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Beech
Naked Sofa by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Naked sofa by Dooq
Dimensions: W 452 x D 322 x H 78 cm
Seat height : 40 cm
Materials : Base beech wood
Upholstery smooth velvet
Avalaible in synthetic leather
Naked sofa...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
French Empire Salon Set After Jean Francois Bellange
By Bellanger
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This three piece early 19 Century salon set features finely carved gold leaf gilded frames accented by rosettes palmettes and acanthus characterizing most French Empire furnitur...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Beech
3 Seater Sofa, « De Knoop », De Ster Gelderland, Netherlands, 1960s
By De Ster Gelderland
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Vintage Dutch sofa by producer De Ster, Gelderland in excellent condition. The sofa is executed in a solid teak wooden frame, with iconic amrrests, which gaves the sofa its name knot...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Metal
Antique French Directoire Style Settee ~ Canape
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Directoire style Settee ~ Canape is ideal for a light and airy look, with a minimal footprint for more cozy seating arrangements. The rich coloration of the solid syca...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Settees
Materials
Fabric, Sycamore
Naked Sofa by DOOQ
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Naked Sofa by Dooq
Dimensions: W 312 x D 332 x H 78 cm.
Seat height 40 cm.
Materials: base beechwood.
Upholstery smooth velvet
Also avalaible in synthetic leather.
Naked sofa re...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Naked Sofa by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Naked Sofa by Dooq
Dimensions: W 312 x D 332 x H 78 cm
Seat height 40 cm
Materials: Base beechwood
Upholstery synthetic leather
Also available in smooth velvet
Naked sofa reveals ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Leather, Beech
Naked Sofa by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Naked sofa by Dooq
Dimensions: W 352 x D 132 x H 78 cm
Seat height 40 cm
Materials: Base beechwood
Upholstery smooth velvet
Also available in synthetic leather
Naked sofa r...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
18th Century Green French Three Seater Beechwood, Velour Sofa by Sulpice Brizard
By Sulpice Brizard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An 18th Century French three seater sofa, stamped Sulpice Brizard (Master 1762) 1735-1796. The hand crafted Parisian settee has a partial carved, painted grey Beechwood frame, in goo...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Belle Époque Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
No Reserve
H 38.5 in W 74 in D 27 in
Chester Patinated 3 Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa Chester Patinated 3 with all structure in solid beech wood,
upholstered and covered with hand patinated high quality leather,
in taupe finish. With capitonated backrest and ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Danish 3-Seater Sofa in Teak and New Terry Fabric, Model GM5, by Svend Age Eriks
By Svend Åge Eriksen, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian sofa. Manufacture of very good quality, seats and backrests redone in cream terry cloth, Very elegant design, great comfort. Two armchairs from the same set can b...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 27.96 in W 73.23 in D 26.78 in
Cees Braackman for Editions Pastoé,
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cees Braackman for Editions Pastoe
fabric to redo
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Divano in Stile Barocco Siciliano, Anni 70
Located in Felino, IT
Divano 3 posti, stile barocco Siciliano, anni '70. Il divano è originale anni '70, proviene da Palermo. Gusto e stile tipicamente Barocco, struttura in legno di ulivo con intagli a m...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Revival Canapes
Materials
Fruitwood
French Empire Style Ebonized Giltwood Carved Dolphins Settee Circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an outrageously beautiful French Empire settee. The settee is done in black lacquer and the carving is done in genuine gold leaf and absolutely luminous and bright. This is a...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Empire Revival Canapes
Materials
Beech
Extremely Elegant French Sofa, Louis XV
Located in Berlin, DE
Extremely Elegant French sofa, Louis Seize XVI
Solid beechwood, carved and gilt gilded. Semicircular rising, curved backrest framing with center bar and rocaille crowning. Appropr...
Category
20th Century French Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Armchair by Pierre CHAPO from the 1970s, S15 MODEL
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Paris, FR
S15 armchair by Pierre Chapo in solid wood and white cream fabric (Lelièvre - Sherpas Craie). The elm structure is made by interlocking and assembling pieces, typical of Pierre Chapo...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Elm
Swedish Paradiset Sofa by Kirstin Horlin Holmquist, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Madrid, ES
A stunning Swedish sofa designed by Kirstin Horlin Holmquist in 1958 and manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet in the 1960s.
Newly upholstered with a French "bouclé" fabric, it remai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Wood, Beech, Fabric, Bouclé
Scandinanvian Modern Cocktail Sofa in Boucle, Denmark 1960's
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Scandinavian Modern sofa, re-upholstered in beige boucle fabric and teak legs. In the style of Nanna Ditzel.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Elegant Louis XVI Style Daybed Upholstered with a Toile De Jouy Cane Backrest
Located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, FR
Louis XVI style chaise longue, in cream lacquered wood, from the end of the 19th century.
The backrest and seat are in caning, the mattress is lined with a pink toile de jouy.
Full r...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Materials
Cherry
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 70.87 in
Art Deco Seating Ensemble, Canape, Armchairs and Center Table, ca. 1920
Located in Budapest, HU
Art Deco seating ensembe from Austria consisting of a canape, two armchairs and center table. Manufactured around 1920.
Bent beech with upholstery in good condition.
(h/w/d)
canape: ...
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Canapes
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 18.51 in
20th Century Armchair Sofa, Audoux Minet Edition Vibo, 1950
By Vibo, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Adrien AUDOUX and Frida MINET (XXth)
Low bench with structure in beech (repainted in white) and seat and backrest in stretched rope.
Show signs of use, nice patina.
Editor: Vibo, ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Rope, Beech
Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofa from Bröderna Andersson, 1950s
By Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This three-seater sofa was made by the Swedish manufacturer Bröderna Anderssons during the 1950s. The sofa is upholstered with a high-quality material in a noble red color. It is an ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 29.93 in W 73.63 in D 28.35 in
19th Century French Hand Carved Hardwood Canapé in Louis XV Upholstery
Located in Houston, TX
1920s French gilt wood upholstered settee, canape or sofa in a beautiful chevron golden and white linen, finely carved and decorated Louis XV style canapes or loveseat sofas.
This...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
20th Century French Sofa / Canape in antique Louis Seize Style beech hand carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, carved, colored and gilded. Semicircular ascending backrest frame with perforated rocaille crowning. Passive curved frame with richly reifiert carved leaf. Slightly ...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Beech
H 35.44 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
Antique Two Seater Canape with Real Zebra Skin Upholstery
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Unique Victorian two seat canape from around 1890,
fully restored and new upholstered with real Zebra Skin,
very comfortable seating, piece of character to put in the study, librar...
Category
Antique 1890s British Canapes
Materials
Fruitwood
Gio' Contemporary Sofa Bed Made of Solid Cherrywood
By Morelato
Located in Salizzole, IT
Contemporary sofa bed with removable cushions, frame made of solid cherrywood
Upholstered with fabrics, velvet or leather
Available in different finishes and coating materials.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Cherry
Elegant Sofa, Couch, Canapé in Rococo or Louis XV Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beech wood, carved and gilded. Rising backrest framing with openwork rocaille crowning. Appropriately curved frame with richly carved foliage. Slightly curved frame on straight...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Materials
Beech
Petite French Bench, Sofa in Louis XV
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, carved and gilt gilded. Semi circular rising, curved backrest framing with rocaille crowning. Appropriately curved frame with rich carved foliage. Profiled frame on ...
Category
20th Century French Canapes
Materials
Beech
20th Century antique Empire Style Lion canapé Sofa beech bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
Imperial stylish lion Kanapee in Empire style. Finely detailed carving work on solid ebonized beechwood. Gilded. Winged, protruding lions heads in bronze.
Category
20th Century French Empire Sofas
Materials
Beech
Noble French Sofa, Canapé in Louis XV
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, carved and gilt gilded. Semicircular rising, curved backrest framing with rocaille crowning. Appropriately curved frame with rich carved ornaments. Also decorated fr...
Category
20th Century French Canapes
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century, French Sofa / canapé in antique Louis Quinze Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, carved, colored and gilded. Semicircular ascending backrest frame with perforated rocaille crowning. Passive curved frame with richly reifiert carved leaf. Slightly ...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Materials
Beech
Pretty Baroque Bench, Sofa in Louis XV Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Pretty baroque bench, sofa in Louis XV style.
Petite French bench, sofa in the Louis XV style. Semicircular rising, plaited backrest framing with rocaille crowning. Profiled frame...
Category
20th Century French Canapes
Materials
Beech
Scandinavian 2-Seat Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian two-seat sofa Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak structure with black leatherette upholstered seat and cushions. This vintage sofa can be tran...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Teak, Faux Leather
Beautiful French Bench, Sofa in the Louis XVI Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful French bench, sofa in the Louis XVI style
Petite French bench, sofa in the Louis XV style. Semicircular rising, plaited backrest framing with rocaille crowning. Profil...
Category
20th Century French Canapes
Materials
Beech
Art Deco Walnut Wood and White Velvet Sofa, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Superb sofa in very fine mahogany wood, its design is also valuable, covered with a precious white velvet.
The sofa has a wooden structure with mahogany veneer, the two armrests as ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Extremely Elegant French Sofa, Louis Seize XVI
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, carved and gilt gilded. Semicircular rising, curved backrest framing with center bar and rocaille crowning. Appropriately curved frame with rich carved foliage. Orna...
Category
20th Century French Canapes
Materials
Beech, Upholstery
Sleek Danish Modern Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen in Teak and Black Leather, 1950s
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in New York, NY
Ib Kofod-Larsen (1921–2003)
Sculptural sofa by Hans Wegner contemporary Ib Kofod-Larsen, for Selig. With graceful mahogany stained teak frame, biomorphic winged armrests, beautifull...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
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European Hardwood Canapes For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of european hardwood canapes for sale on 1stDibs. We have 122 antique and vintage european hardwood canapes in-stock, while there are 20 modern editions to choose from as well. European hardwood canapes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. European hardwood canapes bearing Louis XV or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made european hardwood canapes over the years, but those made by France & Søn, DOOQ and Hvidt & Mølgaard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are European Hardwood Canapes?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,065, while they’re typically $995 on the low end and $22,722 highest priced.
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.
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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.
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Iron Wrought Sofa
Wrought Iron Couch
Meuble A Antique Meubles
Modernist Architectural Model
Bentwood Cane Seat