Federal Mahogany Sofa
Antique 1790s North American Federal Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sofas
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Regency Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1810s Federal Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1850s European Hepplewhite Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century American Sheraton Sofas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Federal Sofa Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Federal Sofas
Mahogany
20th Century American Federal Sofa Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Federal Demi-lune Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Federal Tables
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Mahogany
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Antique 19th Century American Sofa Tables
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1790s American Federal Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany, Poplar
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Colonial Revival Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Federal Sofas
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Federal Sofas
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Federal Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany, Down
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sofas
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Federal Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Sofas
Late 20th Century Hepplewhite Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
20th Century American Federal Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century American Sofas
Early 20th Century American Federal Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint
Mid-20th Century English Federal Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century American Federal Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sofas
Mahogany
Early 2000s Federal Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Federal Sofas
Fabric, Textile, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Federal Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Federal Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Empire Loveseats
Silk, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Federal Console Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1810s American Federal Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sofas
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Federal Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany, Down
Antique 1810s American Federal Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Federal Sofas
Mahogany, Muslin
Late 20th Century American Federal Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Sheraton Loveseats
Silk, Mahogany
20th Century American Federal Demi-lune Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Federal Console Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Mahogany
20th Century American Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Federal Sofas
Brass
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Federal Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1810s American American Classical Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Sofas
Poplar, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Federal Sofas
Antique 19th Century Settees
Mahogany, Maple
Vintage 1930s American Federal End Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century North American Sheraton Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Sofas
Mahogany, Poplar, Silk, Ash, Fabric
20th Century American Federal Sofas
Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Federal Sofas
Silk, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Settees
Mahogany
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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20th Century Louis XV Sofas
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofas
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Federal Mahogany Sofa 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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