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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Sofas
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Brass
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Brass
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Upholstery, Walnut
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Brass
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Brass
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Brass
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Copper
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Furniture
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Velvet, Oak
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Velvet
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Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
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Brass
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Brass
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Linen, Silk
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Textile
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Leather
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Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofas
Copper
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Oak
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Beech, Wool
Vintage 1960s English Dinner Plates
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass
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Velvet
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sofas
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Sofas
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Ebony, Mahogany, Oak
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Velvet, Wood, Beech, Textile
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Sectional Sofas
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Sectional Sofas
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Cotton, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Canapes
Brass
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20th Century English Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Copper
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Velvet
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
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Antique 1880s Italian Art Deco Sofas
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20th Century English Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Velvet
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
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Late 20th Century French Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sofas
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Brass
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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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