Early 19th Century George III Gainsborough Sofa
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century George III Gainsborough camelback sofa with scrolled arms, raised over six moulded marlborough legs supported by distinctive pierced stretchers which incorporate s...
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany & Upholstered Window Seat
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century mahogany and upholstered window seat, as miniature Gainsborough sofa, with a broad seat, camel back and roll arms.
Mahogany, Upholstery
Amber Velvet and Brass Sofa
Located in Geneve, CH
Amber velvet and brass sofa Materials: Gainsborough Amber velvet polished brass legs Dimensions: W 168 x D 77 x H 76 cm.
Velvet
$1,786Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.16 in W 64.97 in D 23.63 in
Antique Louis XV style 19th century Sofa, French
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This hand-carved and decorated wooden sofa from the mid-19th century captures timeless French elegance. Featuring a graceful curved back, intricate floral carvings in the Louis XV ta...
Velvet, Walnut
Early 19th Century English George III Hepplewhite Sofa
Located in Essex, MA
George III Upholstered Mahogany Sofa Hepplewhite 19th century, the padded rectangular back joined by downswept arms to the padded seat, raised on chamfered, tapered square legs joine...
Mahogany
Period English 1790-1820s era Mahogany Regency Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Period English Regency Mahogany Settee, Circa 1790–1820 This exceptional English Regency period mahogany settee dates from the late 18th to early 19th century (circa 1790–1820) and ...
Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Mahogany Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant 19th Century French mahogany Empire period sofa. With sweeping scroll ends and a traditionally sprung seat. Newly upholstered in 'Linwood Wiggle' fabric, colourway - avocado.
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Settee / Sofa
Located in Allerum, SE
An early 19th-century English Regency settee in the neoclassical taste, circa 1810. The frame is constructed with sloping armrests and is supported by turned, tapered front legs. It ...
Wood
$4,447
H 30.32 in W 70.87 in D 28.75 in
Early 19th Century Regency Period Upholstered Chaise Longue Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Fine Quality Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Upholstered Chaise Longue Sofa *England, circa 1820* A fine quality early 19th-century Regency period mahogany chaise longue, dati...
Upholstery
English George III Camel Back Sofa, Circa 1770-1790 for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Early Camel Back Sofa having rolled arms with brass tack decoration over a rectangular shaped seat raised on stop-reeded mahogany block legs with triple H stretcher supports. Dimen...
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Country House Sofa By Morison & Co - Edinburgh
Located in Batley, GB
A 19th century country house sofa by renowned cabinet makers and upholsterers Morison & Co of Edinburgh Scotland Structurally in good solid order with tight joints. The upholstery ...
Mahogany
18th Century Venetian Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant 18th Century walnut Venetian sofa in the rococo manner. With outswept arms and raised on cabriole legs recently reupholstered in grey woollen cloth.
Walnut
English William IV Carved Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Sherborne, GB
This superb William IV sofa is of fine quality and elegant form. It comprises of a mahogany frame and features an elegant shaped top rail, Egyptian revival arms and laurel leaf carve...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Large 19th century country house sofa c1840
Located in Batley, GB
A super mid 19th century country house sofa. Raised on thick turned front legs and splayed rear legs, all with the original large brass casters. The legs and show wood are mahogany w...
Brass
18th Century French Rococo Sofa
Located in New York, NY
The walnut frame of this large, Louis XV-period sofa is unusual for its highly animated form. It is finely carved with flowers, leaves, bound reeds and scrolling vegetal forms. We ha...
Satin, Silk, Walnut
French Early 18th Century Sofa
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French early 18th century sofa.
Walnut
Manner of Gillows Early 19th century Chaise longue c1825
Located in Batley, GB
A short seated early 19th century country house Chaise Longue in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster. Raised on 4 turned mahogany legs with the original Copes Patent brass cup casters...
Brass
Large 19th Century William IV Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large 19th Century William IV Chesterfield mahogany sofa. On unusual turned legs with insert castors. Completely re-upholstered in calico. Circa 1835.
Upholstery
Antique French Charles X Sofa, Fabric and Wood, 1820s Design
Located in Brussels, BE
French Charles X Sofa, 1820s
Fabric, Wood
$9,500
H 2 in W 73 in D 61 in
Throw, Custom Crystal Fox Fur Throw with Wool/Cashmere Backing, Full Skins
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful crystal fox throw. Size is 61 inches by 73 inches. Made with full crystal fox skins. All skins come from Sweden which produces the best fox skins in the world. The fox thro...
Fur
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set in Matte Pink
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set in Matte Pink This stunning three-tiered tulip vases by van Heinen features a matte pink color. The pink color forms a beautiful backdrop for...
Ceramic
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
$19,200 / set
H 54.13 in W 84.25 in D 34 in
Rare Seven-Piece Louis XIV Style Giltwood Salon Suite from France, circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
This majestic giltwood Chateau salon suite is from France and dates to circa 1880. There are four side chairs, two armchairs (fauteuils), and a canapé. All have square baluster legs ...
Upholstery, Textile, Wood, Giltwood
$1,202Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 39.38 in W 29.53 in D 21.66 in
Pair 19th Century French Armchairs Louis XV Style
Located in Roma, IT
This beautiful pair of 19th Century armchairs in the French Louis XV style, features a comfortably curved and enveloping back and a loose, but tailored, padded seat cushion. Upholst...
Wood, Fabric
$3,500
H 39 in W 69 in D 25 in
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa. Item features a carved face to lower crest ands further carved wooden frame throughout raised on paw...
Fabric, Mahogany
$6,482
H 40.16 in W 67.33 in D 24.81 in
18th Century Rococo Sofa, Wood, Light Grey Upholstery, Sweden, Antique
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A period 18th century Rococo sofa with carved decorative detailing to the top and along the front stretcher. Four cabriolet legs tapering to ball and claw feet. This piece has been r...
Wood
19th Century Louis XV Sofa Kanapee Solid Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid walnut, hand-carved frame. Green velvet, historical upholstery in good condition. (B-139).
Walnut
$9,800
H 48.82 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
18th-Century Rococo Sofa, Carved Oak Frame and Original Upholstery, Sweden
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant Swedish Rococo sofa from the 18th century, crafted around 1750. This refined piece features a beautifully carved wooden frame with delicate Rococo motifs, showcasing the l...
Fabric, Textile, Oak
$1,126Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.83 in W 26.38 in D 27.17 in
18th Century French Duchesse Part Bergere Louis XV Period in Hand Carved Wood
Located in Sofia, BG
18th Century French duchesse part bergere form Louis XV period in hand molded and carved walnut frame steel wearing an original yellow silk upholstery. Good authentic condition of th...
Silk, Wood
Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most decorative Italian 19th century Baroque st. giltwood mirror. The mirror plate is set within a fine mottled band with a lovely overlapping fish scale like desig...
Mirror, Giltwood
RENAISSANCE TWO BODY CABINET 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
RENAISSANCE TWO BODY CABINET 19th Century In oak wood Upper part with two profusely carved doors. Lower part with two drawers and two doors. Decorated with plant motifs, zoomorphic ...
Wood
Antique sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A sofa from the second half of the 19th century in a Victorian style. An antique, small piece of furniture with a beautiful form will give elegance to any interior. A sofa with a sim...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Chippendale revival settees
Located in Cheshire, GB
A striking pair of settees featuring a finely carved mahogany frame with intricate detailing along the crest rail and apron. The high, arched back is complemented by elegant, scrolle...
Wood
Wedgwood Black Basalt Two-Handled Urn
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
A remarkable example of Josiah Wedgwood's legendary ceramic art, the importance and rarity of this urn vase simply cannot be overstated. Black basalt refers to the fine-grained stone...
Ceramic, Stoneware
18th Century French Régence Carved Armchair in Oak & Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
French 18th Century Régence Carved Armchair, Large and impressive Early 18th Century French Régence carved armchair. This exquisite, fine quality armchair is adorned with tapestry ...
Oak, Fabric
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.
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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.
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