European Velvet Canapes
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Beech, Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Beech, Velvet
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Sofas
Brass
20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Velvet, Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Sofas
Velvet
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Wood, Velvet
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Sofas
Velvet, Fruitwood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Metal
Vintage 1960s Belgian Neoclassical Canapes
Velvet, Oak
Antique 1820s French Charles X Daybeds
Maple, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Canapes
Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Velvet
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Italian Loveseats
Steel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Silk, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Silk, Velvet
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Canapes
Velvet
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Canapes
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Sofas
Chrome, Steel
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Giltwood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Velvet
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Settees
Velvet, Nutwood
21st Century and Contemporary European Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s German Belle Époque Canapes
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1980s French Canapes
Bronze
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak, Upholstery, Velvet
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Velvet
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary European Chesterfield Canapes
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Canapes
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Velvet
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Canapes
Wood, Velvet
20th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Velvet, Wood
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.