Green Leather Settee
20th Century Rustic Settees
Leather
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Settees
Leather, Chenille, Rattan
2010s American Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Faux Leather, Glass, Bentwood
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets
Leather, Bentwood, Beech
2010s American Modern Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Tables
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather, Cane, Ash
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Faux Leather, Oak
Vintage 1970s French Beaux Arts Armchairs
Resin, Epoxy Resin, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Foam
Antique 18th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Hardwood
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Pine
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mohair
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Daybeds
Leather, Mohair, Mahogany
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
Recent Sales
Mid-20th Century British Settees
Leather
Vintage 1960s British Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather
Vintage 1930s French Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Settees
Early 20th Century British Chesterfield Settees
1990s Settees
Mid-20th Century British Settees
Leather
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century American Settees
Oak, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Empire Settees
Mahogany, Leather
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Settees
Rosewood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Settees
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Settees
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Late 20th Century British Victorian Settees
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Beech, Leather
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Settees
Aluminum
Antique 1880s European Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 2000s Fijian Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Palmwood
1990s Oceanic Bohemian Loveseats
Leather
1990s Australian Sofas
Leather, Rope, Palmwood
Late 20th Century American Georgian Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Loveseats
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Benches
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Loveseats
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
20th Century Danish Sofas
Ash, Wool
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Teak
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Sofas
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Side Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Canvas, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Settees
Leather
Vintage 1980s Canadian Settees
Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Settees
Wood, Antler
20th Century Asian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Palmwood
Vintage 1980s Australian Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Palmwood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century Irish Georgian Sofas
Mahogany, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1970s Swiss Brutalist Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Furniture
Leather
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Settees
Leather, Wood
20th Century Settees
Leather
20th Century French Victorian Settees
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1910s American Chippendale Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Sofas
Mahogany, Silk, Leather
Vintage 1940s French Loveseats
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
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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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