Half Couch
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century German Baroque Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Rattan
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1930s American Sofas
Fabric, Rattan
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rope, Teak
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rope, Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Iron
Vintage 1970s Swedish Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Steel, Chrome
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Settees
Fabric, Poplar, Paint
2010s Portuguese Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets
Rattan
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Silk
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Benches
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Loveseats
Leather, Foam, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan
2010s American Arts and Crafts Quilts and Blankets
Canvas
2010s American Arts and Crafts Quilts and Blankets
Canvas
Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Sofas
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1940s Danish Sofas
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wool, Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Sectional Sofas
Bouclé
Vintage 1980s North American Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s European Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
Antique 1830s Swedish Empire Sofas
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Fabric, Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Sectional Sofas
Cotton
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
20th Century Danish Sofas
Burlap, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Space Age Sectional Sofas
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Half Couch For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Half Couch?
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.
- What is a half couch called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A half couch is also called a chaise lounge. It is an upholstered sofa in the shape of a chair that is long enough to support the legs. They are more compact and work beautifully when styled with a footstool or accent armchair in a larger space, but look equally stylish standing on their own. 1stDibs sells different types of half couches ranging from antique and vintage to new and contemporary.
- What are half couches called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A chaise longue may be referred to as a half couch. It’s an upholstered chair that has a long enough seat to support the legs if the sitter wishes to turn sideways. Another couch that might be referred to as a half couch is a settee, which is shorter than a traditional couch and some people refer to as a loveseat. Find an assortment of chaise lounges, couches, settees and loveseats from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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