Italian Canapes
Antique 18th Century Italian Canapes
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Canapes
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Other Canapes
Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Canapes
Upholstery, Birch, Pine, Paint
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Canapes
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Velvet, Beech
Antique 1760s Italian Rococo Canapes
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Canapes
Wood
Antique 1750s Italian Baroque Canapes
Wood
Antique 1750s Italian Baroque Canapes
Wood
Antique 1750s Italian Baroque Canapes
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Canapes
Metal, Aluminum
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Canapes
Tapestry, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Italian Canapes
Cotton
Vintage 1970s Italian Canapes
Animal Skin, Suede
Early 2000s Italian Canapes
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Canapes
Giltwood
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Canapes
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Chrome
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Canapes
Faux Leather, Fiberglass, Palisander
Vintage 1950s Italian Canapes
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Canapes
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Canapes
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Canapes
Iron
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Canapes
Walnut, Silk
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Canapes
Alpaca, Plastic, Foam
Vintage 1970s Italian Canapes
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Italian Aesthetic Movement Canapes
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Canapes
Gesso, Wood, Upholstery, Paint
Vintage 1980s Italian Canapes
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Canapes
Bouclé, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Textile
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Leather
1990s Italian Modern Canapes
Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Canapes
Wicker
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Canapes
Wicker
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Canapes
Wicker
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Suede, Plastic
Vintage 1940s Italian Empire Canapes
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Canapes
Velvet
Vintage 1970s Italian Canapes
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Canapes
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Canapes
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Settees
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Other Settees
Fabric, Wood
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Italian Canapes For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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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