Customizable Wittmann Vuelta 72 Swivel Lounge Armchair by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
It radiates through its unusual proportions, a special charm as a solitary character or the perfect counterpart for the Vuelta Sofa. The large lounge chair (width 80, depth 82, heigh...
Leather, Fabric
Adrian Pearsall 1209-C Craft Associates Chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
When manufacturing with Craft Associates, Pearsall used C for Chair and S for Sofa at the end of the numbered works. Additional documentation available upon request.
Fabric, Walnut
$4,481Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Drink Tables / Side Tables / Martini Tables with Handles in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
This pair of large occasional tables would be perfect as cocktails or drinks tables for parties around the sofa. They also can be used as candle stands, smoker's tables, end tables o...
Wrought Iron, Metal, Iron
Set of Seven Coquillage Oysters Baskets in Iron Wire
Located in Barcelona, ES
In a rustic, beach or countryside house use them indoor as kitchen storage pieces, log holder baskets, for your blankets near the sofa or the hand towels in a powder room. Also inter...
Metal, Iron
Jim Rose - Construct No. 02, Salvaged Steel and Aluminum Industrial Objects
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose’s steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years. Jim Rose b. 1966, Wisconsin Education 1989 B.F.A., Sculpture, The School of the Art Insti...
Metal, Steel
Found and Salvaged Steel Structure on a Wooden Base
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose’s steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years. Jim Rose b. 1966, Wisconsin Education 1989 B.F.A., Sculpture, The School of the Art Insti...
Metal, Steel
Hexagonal Drinks Table / Side Table / Martini Table in Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Use it as end table or side table, drinks table, coffee table or occassional table for parties arround the sofa. Overall Measures: 66 cm H x 36 cm W x 32 cm D // 25,98 in H x 14,17 ...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Metal
Found and Salvaged Steel Structure on a Steel & Wooden Circular Base
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose’s steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years. Jim Rose b. 1966, Wisconsin Education 1989 B.F.A., Sculpture, The School of the Art Insti...
Metal, Steel
Spanish Folding Tray Table in Turned Wood and Brass, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Easy to fold and lovely to add a midcentury taste as drinks table for parties around the sofa. Removing the tray it can be used also as luggage stand.
Brass
Spanish Drinks Table / Martini Table / End Table in Gilt and Black Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
The perfect piece used as occasional table or end table for your parties around the sofa. Measurements: 51 cm H x 31 cm W x 28 cm D // 20,07 in H x 12,20 in W x 11,02 in D Diameter o...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Gilt Iron Gueridon End Table with Wavy Top, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Use it as end table, cocktails table, smokers table or occasional table for parties around the sofa and display it with other gueridon tables in different sizes to create a set.
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron, Wrought Iron
Spanish Drinks Table / End Table / Floor Ashtray in Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Use it as end table or side table, candle stand or as drinks table or occasional table for parties around the sofa. Place it alone or with other Gueridon tables in this manner.
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Side Table / Martini Table, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Place it with other end tables in this manner and use it for parties around the sofa. It will be the perfect choice for a contemporary, or classical ambiance in any countryside hous...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Metal
Small Drinks Table / Side Table / Martini Table in Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Use it as small side table, candle stand, cocktails table, smokers table or occasional table for parties around the sofa and display it with other Martini tables in different sizes t...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Spanish Drinks Table or Side Table with Handle, Wrought Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Use it as end table or side table, candle stand or as drinks table or occasional table for parties around the sofa. The handle makes it easy to carry. Place it alone or with other Gu...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
$1,703Sale Price|20% Off
Drinks Table, End or Side Table in Gilt Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
A nice choice to be used as candle stand, gueridon table, pedestal, end / side table or drinks table for your parties arround the sofa. Measures: 70 cm height x 32 cm diameter // 27,...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
$11,436 / item
Dobra Double Bed by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
This is one of the possible modules for the Dobra Sofa and can also be used individually as an armchair.
Upholstery, Wood
Chesterfield Loveseat From Charak
Located in Hanover, MA
See our separate listing for the matching three seater sofa.
$4,142 / item
Dobra Large Pouf by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
This is one of the possible modules for the Dobra Sofa and can also be used individually as an armchair.
Upholstery, Wood
$3,792 / item
Dobra Small Pouf by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
This is one of the possible modules for the Dobra Sofa and can also be used individually as an armchair.
Upholstery, Wood
$731 / item
Black Plaid Manta by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
The blanket, which is available in four color combinations, is perfect for cuddling up on the sofa or as a plaid for the guest bed. Each blanket is woven by hand on a vertical loom...
Wool
$731 / item
Blue Plaid Manta by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
The blanket, which is available in four color combinations, is perfect for cuddling up on the sofa or as a plaid for the guest bed. Each blanket is woven by hand on a vertical loom...
Wool
$731 / item
Green Plaid Manta by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
The blanket, which is available in four color combinations, is perfect for cuddling up on the sofa or as a plaid for the guest bed. Each blanket is woven by hand on a vertical loom...
Wool
$731 / item
Grey Plaid Manta by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
The blanket, which is available in four color combinations, is perfect for cuddling up on the sofa or as a plaid for the guest bed. Each blanket is woven by hand on a vertical loom...
Wool
Stool Dot Stacking Teak Chrome 3 Legs Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen 1955 Vintage
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- These dot stools inject Classic elegance into an interior and are suitable for everyday use as stools or occassional tables as they are the perfect height for sofa’s or low armch...
Chrome
$629 / item
Plaid Mulera by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
The blanket, which is available in four color combinations, is perfect for cuddling up on the sofa or as a plaid for the guest bed. Each blanket is woven by hand on a vertical loom ...
Wool
$731 / item
Yellow Plaid Ruana by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
The blanket, which is available in three color combinations, is perfect for cuddling up on the sofa or as a plaid for the guest bed. Each blanket is woven by hand on a vertical loom...
Wool
$731 / item
Blue Plaid Ruana by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
The blanket, which is available in three color combinations, is perfect for cuddling up on the sofa or as a plaid for the guest bed. Each blanket is woven by hand on a vertical loom...
Wool
$731 / item
Ochre Plaid Ruana by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
The blanket, which is available in three color combinations, is perfect for cuddling up on the sofa or as a plaid for the guest bed. Each blanket is woven by hand on a vertical loom...
Wool
$783 / item
Chumbes Blanket 2 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Perfect for cozying up on the sofa, the hand-woven piece features an intricate, textured pattern.
Cotton
$783 / item
Chumbes Blanket 1 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Perfect for cozying up on the sofa, the hand-woven piece features an intricate, textured pattern.
Cotton
$783 / item
Chumbes Blanket 1 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Perfect for cozying up on the sofa, the hand-woven piece features an intricate, textured pattern.
Cotton
$783 / item
Chumbes Blanket 2 by Mae Engelgeer
Located in Geneve, CH
Perfect for cozying up on the sofa, the hand-woven piece features an intricate, textured pattern.
Cotton
$2,996Sale Price|25% Off
Modern Maurice Villency Black Vinyl Faux Leather Button Back Cube Club Chair
By Maurice Villency
Located in Topeka, KS
He worked for the Pullman Couch company where he quickly became head designer and plant manager until he relocated to Chicago in the 60’s and set up his own studio.
Chrome
Tables 4cm 1 1/2' Slab Single Piece Low Trestle Ends 61cm 24" Long 30cm 12" High
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
These tables are the perfect height for sofas and armchairs. A pair of single piece, 'slab', elm coffee or low tables.
Elm
Pair of Consoles, Hallway Tables by Zilli in Chrome & Brass with Clear Glass Top
By Zilli
Located in Miami, FL
Great for the Hallway or as Sofa Tables.
Brass, Chrome
Henrik Worts Erik Worts Danish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Table & Chairs
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Later on in the 1950s and 1960s Erik designed for the well-known Danish sofa and chair manufacturer of Eilersen and the small quality firm of Kjellerup Mobelfabrik.
Leather, Rosewood
Spanish Drinks Table, Gilt Wrought Iron, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
The perfect piece used as occasional table or end table for parties around the sofa. Place it with other similar tables creating an eye-catching set.
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
$7,480 / set
Set of 2 Elliot Armchair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Alone or in pairs, covered in leather or fabric, is the perfect complement for any sofa. The Collector brand aims to be part of the daily life by fusing furniture to our home routin...
Upholstery, Oak
$3,839 / item
Black Elliot Armchair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Alone or in pairs, covered in leather or fabric, is the perfect complement for any sofa. The Collector brand aims to be part of the daily life by fusing furniture to our home routin...
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
$3,839 / item
Elliot Armchair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Alone or in pairs, covered in leather or fabric, is the perfect complement for any sofa. The Collector brand aims to be part of the daily life by fusing furniture to our home routin...
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Stool Dot Stacking Teak Chrome 3 legs Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen 1955 Vintage
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
. - These dot stools inject Classic elegance into an interior and are suitable for everyday use as stools or occassional tables as they are the perfect height for sofa’s or low armch...
Chrome
344 Roses in Spring, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Anne B Schwartz
Located in Yardley, PA
Perfect painting for over the bed or sofa. Or, can also be hung vertically. Full of colors of the first spring roses I picked from my garden.
Oil
Dwell Lounge Chair, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The Dwell lounge chair is a beautiful design element in itself, and just as elegant as part of a bigger conversation grouping: for example, accompanied by the sofa in the same timele...
Foam
$239Sale Price|20% Off
Shaggy Pillow Lumbar - Icelandic Sheepskin Natural Grey 10x28"
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
Featuring extraordinary long wool (up to 15cm in length) in a blend of natural white, greys, and black, making this Icelandic sheepskin pillow, a statement piece for any sofa or bed....
Sheepskin
Vintage Apricot Moroccan Rug, 1960s, Unattributed Weaver, 355x150 CM
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual apricot colour for this vintage rug - from the village of Oulad Bousebaa ------It's a beautiful carpet, with a special rare color: put on the sofa for a new idea ! It may be ...
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Pair Pier Luigi Colli Nightstands, by Permanente Cantù, Italy
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Vigonza, Padua
About Pier Luigi Colli : History The company was founded in Turin in 1850, as a workshop that performed embroidery for the upholstery of armchairs and sofas. The factory collaborated...
Crystal, Brass
1920s Center Coffee Table Pier Luigi Colli Attributed Gilt Brass Crystal Tops
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Vigonza, Padua
About Pier Luigi Colli : History The company was founded in Turin in 1850, as a workshop that performed embroidery for the upholstery of armchairs and sofas. The factory collaborated...
Brass
1940s Mid-Century Console by Pier Luigi Colli Gilt Brass Plastic laquered Glass
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Vigonza, Padua
About Pier Luigi Colli : History The company was founded in Turin in 1850, as a workshop that performed embroidery for the upholstery of armchairs and sofas. The factory collaborated...
Brass
Jules Leleu, Art Deco Sofa with Rounded Back, French, 1930s
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
A lush, upholstered sofa with rounded arms, back, and feet. These last, executed in French polished beech, serve as a charming, subtle accent.
Upholstery, Beech
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
Andrianna Shamaris has filled her epic new home with pieces of her own design.
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With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
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From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
