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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
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Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Side Tables
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Glass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
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Mohair
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Armchairs
Fiberglass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Leather
20th Century French Modern Canapes
Fabric
2010s French Art Deco Sofas
Fabric
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Canapes
Antique 18th Century French Rococo Canapes
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Metal
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Canapes
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Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Sofas
Mahogany, Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
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Textile, Foam
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Fabric
Vintage 1960s French Space Age Canapes
Epoxy Resin
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Brass
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Resin
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Leather
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
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Wool
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
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Antique 1850s French Settees
20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Fabric
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Steel
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
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Mohair, Velvet, Beech
2010s French Modern Canapes
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Canapes
Vintage 1940s French Canapes
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Sofas
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Canapes
Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Down, Linen, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Canapes
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Canapes
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Settees
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Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Directoire Bergere Chairs
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
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Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
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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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