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Modern Mel Armchair, Velvet Pearl Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Mel armchair, named after nature’s purest and sweetest gift, brings forth the comforting e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in W 34.65 in D 30.71 in
Paolo Buffa Walnut Sofa, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Rare curved sofa attributed to Paolo Buffa, circa 1950
walnut, original gold velvet, iron
very good original condition
Measures: 145.5 x 60 cm height 94 cm height seat. 41 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Cream White Canapé
Located in Houston, TX
A Classic and stately 19th century Louis XVI giltwood canapé, newly upholstered in a creamy white ecru mohair silk velvet. Measures: 71.5" L.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Mohair, Silk, Giltwood, Wood
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
Modern Mel Armchair, DEDAR Bouclé and Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Dedar, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Mel armchair, named after nature...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in W 34.65 in D 30.71 in
Modern Mel Armchair, White DEDAR Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Dedar, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Mel armchair, named after nature’s purest and sweetest gift, brings forth the comforting e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in W 34.65 in D 30.71 in
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar mid century 3 seats Canape
By Edward Wormley
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Edward J Wormley has for a while worked with Jules Wabbes and le Mobilier Universel .
This is the result of their collaboration : a big sofa who was sold here in Belgium by Jules Wab...
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Louis XVI Style 1900s Light Blue Canapé en Corbeille with Carved Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style sofa from circa 1900 with soft light blue painted finish, carved floral motif on the crest, scrolling arms and fluted legs. This French Louis XVI style sofa,...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 38.5 in W 62.5 in D 31.5 in
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 Original Niger Leather 1930s, Scandinavian Modern
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern
Rare 3-seater sofa model no 5011 designed by Kaare Klint and manufactured by cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussens Snedkerier in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
H 36.23 in W 76.78 in D 35.83 in
A Fine Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Second Empire Canapé
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Second Empire Canapé in the Manner of Jacob-Desmalter, having armrests headed by finely cast caryatid herms.
French, Circa 1880.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Canapes
Materials
Ormolu
Important Maison Jansen Velvet and Gilt Canapé, c. 1930s, Signed
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Maison Jansen settee in emerald green velvet and gilt frame, signed underneath with remnants of Jansen stamp. Incredible collectors piece, with exquisite detail and craft...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Settees
Materials
Wood, Velvet
18th Century French Three Seated Hand Carved Wooden Cane Canapé Louis XVI Period
Located in Sofia, BG
18th Century French three seated hand carved and painted in white wooden canapé Louis XVI period with cane back. The piece is still wearing its original upholstery in red velvet. Ver...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 39.38 in W 70.87 in D 33.47 in
Very rare canapé by Carl Cederholm for Firma Stil & Form, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Cederholm
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Scandinavian modern daybed or canapé designed by Carl Cederholm for Firma Stil & Form. Stockholm, Sweden, 1940s-1950s.
Original fabric with some stains.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Canapes
Materials
Walnut
H 30.32 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
French Canape Set from the end 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
French Canape Set from the end 19th Century
Sofa, chair and armchair
Sofa h 122 cm x W 161 x D 60,
armchair H 118 x W 70 x D 59,
chair H 105 x W 54 x D 47,
Good condition for the time
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Canapes
Materials
Silk, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Painted Sofa ~ Canape
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Painted Sofa ~ Canape with cut silk velvet recalls the glory days of Napoleon and Josephine creating what many experts consider t...
Category
Antique 1870s French Empire Canapes
Materials
Silk, Walnut, Paint
Superb Antique French Canapé with Curved Ends and Cornucopia Motifs, 19th C.
Located in Dallas, TX
Canapé seating, which was first introduced in 17th century France during the reign of Louis XIV, was a more functional and less formal derivative of a lit de repos (daybed) and was a...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
H 40.375 in W 76.5 in D 32 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
17th Century Walnut Sofa
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A fine 17th century walnut Louis XIII canapé. The original frame was fully restored and newly upholstered by our workshop.
Category
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Canapes
Materials
Walnut
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
Sculptural Brutalist Solid Oak Sofa, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This stunning piece embodies the essence of brutalist design, captivating the imagination with its bold lines, robust structure, and unparalleled character. Its rich grain and warm h...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Oak
Block Blue Sofa by Pepe Albargues
By Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Block blue sofa by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: H. 78 x D. 75 x W. 200 cm 58 kg.
Materials: Pine wood structure, curved plywood board reinforced with table.
Seat cushions stuffed wi...
Category
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Italian Grey Munari Sofa
By Bruno Munari
Located in Brussel, BE
Elegant Italian Munari canape made during 1970's. New upholstery contrasting with a nice wood structure. The perfect touch for an unforgettable decoration.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French 1940s Canapé in Walnut Attributed to Maurice Jallot
By Maurice Jallot
Located in Paris, FR
Rare 1940s three-seat sofa in walnut.
Elegant design and highly refined finishes.
The structure is in good condition, the upholstery need to be redone.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Canapes
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Large Biedermeier Sofa in Green with brass details, circa 1860
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this massive sofa, typical for the Biedermeier style, with a softly upholstered seat and backrest. This article of furniture has characteristically rolled outwards, vo...
Category
Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Walnut
H 38.78 in W 89.77 in D 28.35 in
FRENCH CANAPÉ AND PAIR OF CHAIRS STYLE LOUIS XVI 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
FRENCH CANAPÉ AND PAIR OF CHAIRS STYLE LOUIS XVI 19th Century
Louis XVI style, in carved and gilded wood with plant elements, castors on the front legs, seat and back upholstered in...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI style tub armchairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of French Louis XVI style tub armchairs, the carved gilded rail in the typical manner of the period, the frame a repeating motif of detailed leaves. To the scrolling acanthus ca...
Category
Early 20th Century French Canapes
Materials
Giltwood
Three-seater canapé finely inlaid in gilded wood 18th century
Located in Badia Polesine, RO
Gorgeous finely carved sofa in gilded wood! This beautiful sofa is highlighted by its light and harmonious forms, typical of the most important Venetian craftsmen of that period. The...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Wood
Original Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Bench/Settee, Early 20th Century restored
By Otto Prutscher, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
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
Important Louis XV Canapé by Louis Delanois, France ca. 1770
By Louis Delanois
Located in Budapest, HU
An important Louis XV canapé corbeille (basket sofa) from Louis Delanois. The sofa is made of molded wood, carved with leafy motifs and small flowers, and lacquered in cream. The cur...
Category
Antique 1770s French Louis XV Canapes
Materials
Damask, Silk, Wood
Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare Maison Jansen stamped French Louis XV style sofa with original grey patina, and clean lined cream upholstery. Lovely classical Louis XV shape, good width, seats three comfortabl...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Wood
Thonet Kanapee No.3, 1860
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Schwerin, MV
Rare collector's item: A well-preserved, stable Thonet sofa with a Viennese wicker seat that was restored a few years ago. Designation in the Thonet catalog from 1904: Sofa No. 3.
Th...
Category
Antique 1860s Austrian Art Nouveau Sofas
Materials
Bentwood, Braid
Straw and wood canapés
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Scandinavian style straw and wood sofa. Can seat conformably two people if not three. Solid and well executed straw braiding.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Canapes
Materials
Straw, Wood
A RARE LIPS SOFA BY ANDREA BUSIRI VICI, AFTER SALVADOR DALI - ROMA 1930s
By Andrea Busiri Vici
Located in London, GB
A charming and reduced form canapé interpretation of the infamous Mae West lips sofa by Salvador Dali and Edward James. This version designed and commissioned by Roman interior desig...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Canapes
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 33.47 in W 47.25 in D 29.53 in
BEAUTIFUL CANAPÉ LOUIS XVI STYLE 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
BEAUTIFUL CANAPÉ LOUIS XVI STYLE 19th Century
French,
in painted wood with gold carvings.
Upholstered seat and back, resting on roll-up feet. Small defects.
Dim.: 110 x 192 x 69 cm
v...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Canapes
Materials
Wood
Elegant Three-Seat Danish Curved Sofa, 1940s, New Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant three-seat curved sofa manufactured in Denmark, in the 1940s.
Very soft and comfortable seat. Light oak feet.
Perfect condition.
Original piece from the 1940s newly...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Louis XV Bench in Carved Oak, France, circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
3-seater bench / sofa with carved oak structure and original off-white / beige fabric.
Louis XV style, France, circa 1880-1920.
In good general condition:
- structure in excellent ...
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Petit canapé corbeille de style Louis XVI
Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR
Petit canapé corbeille de style Louis XVI
Bois naturel richement sculpté
Garniture de velours bordeaux, finition galon
Très bon état général
Dimensions assise ; H 40 x 120 x 57 cm
ha...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Velvet, Wood
French Louis XV Style Cane Back Settee
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Large French Louis XV style cane back settee, also called canapé or sofa.
Sofa in a very good state, no damage to the cane, rare find. Double-caned sides. Horsehair cushions. Comfor...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Gambadilegno Sofa by Enzo Mari for Driade, Italy, 1974
By Enzo Mari
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Gambadilegno Sofa by Enzo Mari for Driade, Italy, 1974
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 27.17 in W 57.09 in D 36.23 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
18th Century, Pair of Louis XVI French Lacquered Wood Corbeille Canapes
Located in IT
18th Century, Pair of Louis XVI French Lacquered Wood Corbeille Canapes
The refined pair of corbeille sofas, made in France in the second half of the eighteenth century, Louis XVI P...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Wood
H 39.77 in W 61.82 in D 31.11 in
Danish Mid Century Two Seater Sofa in Oak, Reupholstered, by Tage Poulsen, 1960s
By Tage Poulsen
Located in Odense, DK
Lovely 2 seater sofa in oak, reupholstered in a vintage fabric stored from the 1980s. Designed by Danish architect Tage Poulsen, model TP632. Designed in 1962.
This sofa can be free...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
H 25.6 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Rare Pink Canapé 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A one of a kind rosewood solid canapé sofa with flawless luxury fabric and upholstery pink background with an intrinsically detailed monogram work.
D. José Style from the second ha...
Category
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Canapes
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Beautiful French Canape 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful French Canape 18th Century
French from the 18th century,
in carved and gilded wood.
Upholstered seat, back and arms.
Dim.: 112 x 169 x 60 cm.
good condition
Category
Antique 18th Century French Rococo Canapes
Materials
Wood
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
19th/20th Century FRENCH SET AND PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
19th/20th Century FRENCH SET AND PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS
in gilded and carved wood.
Upholstered seats and back.
Dim.: (canapé) 94 x 145 x 55 cm;
(chair) 100 x 70 x 55 cm.
good conditions
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Canapes
Materials
Wood
Canape and Pair of Louis XV Style Chairs French 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
CANAPE AND PAIR OF LOUIS XV STYLE CHAIRS
French 19th Century
in mahogany wood with gilded and relief bronzes. Upholstered seats and back.
Dim.: (settee) 88 x 125 x 58 cm.
Good condi...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Materials
Wood
Cyprès Sofa
Located in BERNAY, FR
It is by the end of spring that Frédéric Imbert launches a new piece: the sofa Cypres. Designed and developed Paris ans Normandy with local wood ; a sofa with soft shapes and highlig...
Category
2010s French Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of midcentury canapés
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pair of midcentury organically shaped sofas , they need to be reupholstered.
The foam is in good condition and the springs as well.
Category
Vintage 1940s European Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Portuguese Canape
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century Portuguese Canape XVIII,
in Brazilian rosewood with carvings and cane seat.
Dim.: 98 x 174 x 54 cm.
Very good condition.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Baroque Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Portuguese Canapé D. João v of the 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE CANAPÉ D. JOÃO V
of the 18th Century
in carved walnut wood.
Upholstered seat.
Dim.: 110 x 151 x 49 cm.
good conditions.
Category
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Canapes
Materials
Wood
19th Century Set Canape and Two Armchairs
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century SET CANAPE AND TWO ARMCHAIRS
in carved oilwood, decorated with plant motifs.
Upholstered seats, back and armrests.
Usage signs.
DIM.: (settee) 116 x 182 x 60 cm (a...
Category
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Canapes
Materials
Wood
Set of Canape and Two Armchairs Portuguese 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of Canape and two armchairs
Portuguese 19th Century
in mahogany wood with carvings.
Upholstery. Signs of use.
Dim.: ( canapé ) 113 x 124 x 48.5 cm;
( armchairs ) 103 x 51 x 45 c...
Category
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Spanish Colonial Canapes
Materials
Walnut
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
AMAZING PORTUGUESE THREE-SEAT CANAPÉ 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
THREE-SEAT CANAPÉ
Portuguese from the 19th century, in carved chestnut wood. Seat in carved leather with pleating, roll-up arms, shaped legs.
Signs of use.
Dim.: 144 x 133 x 54 cm.
Category
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Canapes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Portuguese Canapé 19th Century in Mahogany Wood
By Europa
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese Canapé 19th century.
In mahogany wood upholstered with fabric in burgundy tones.
Dim.: 80 x 170 x 76 cm.
Very good condition.
Category
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Canapes
Materials
Wood
Canapé and Pair of Armchairs Portuguese from the 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Canapé and pair of armchairs
Portuguese from the 19th century, in Brazilian rosewood with carvings. Upholstered seat and back. Signs of use. Dimensions: (canapé) 120 x 160 x 46 cm.
G...
Category
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Canapes
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Six Portuguese Chairs and Two Chairs D. João v of the 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
SET OF SIX CHAIRS AND TWO CHAIRS
Portuguese D. João V, 18th Century
in carved walnut wood.
Upholstered seats.
Dim.: (chair) 110 x 64 x 49 cm
good conditions.
Category
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Canapes
Materials
Wood
H 43.31 in W 25.2 in D 19.3 in
French Canape Sofa
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C French canape sofa with serpentine seat. 1890.
Seat height is 20 inches.
Seat depth is 25 inches.
Reference: 8015
Dimensions
73 inches (185 cms) Wide
33 inches (84 cms...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
Materials
Pine
Beautiful Portuguese Canape 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE CANAPÉ 18th Century
18th Century Portuguese
in rosewood with carvings.
Hollow back decorated with "rocaille" elements and volutes. Fabric upholstered seat.
Small defects....
Category
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Canapes
Materials
Wood
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European Wood Canapes For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of european wood canapes is available at 1stDibs. We have 692 antique and vintage european wood canapes in-stock, while there are 120 modern editions to choose from as well. European wood canapes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of european wood canapes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Louis XVI, Mid-Century Modern and Louis XV european wood canapes are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made european wood canapes over the years, but those made by Mambo Unlimited Ideas, Finn Juhl and Eric Gizard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are European Wood Canapes?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,950, while they’re typically $930 on the low end and $64,514 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.
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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Double Headboard
Fabric Headboard Upholstered
Adam Mahogany
Italian Straw Chairs
Pair Of Rustic Chairs
Demi Lune Side Tables
French Walnut Model
High Carved Bed
Midcentury King Walnut
Garden Sofa And Chairs
Demi Lune Cabinet