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Mah Jong Kenzo Platform Sofa Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 21st C
Mah Jong Kenzo Platform Sofa Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 21st C

Mah Jong Kenzo Platform Sofa Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 21st C

By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, Kenzo Takada

Located in Rio Vista, CA

An iconic and rare 21st century Mah Jong "Composition Natsu-Kenzo Takada" sectional modular sofa

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Beech

Brazilian Modern Two-in-One Rosewood Sofa & Daybed in Deep Olive Mohair, Celina
Brazilian Modern Two-in-One Rosewood Sofa & Daybed in Deep Olive Mohair, Celina

Brazilian Modern Two-in-One Rosewood Sofa & Daybed in Deep Olive Mohair, Celina

By Celina Decoracoes

Located in New York, NY

A rare and intelligently engineered two-in-one sofa and daybed by Celina Decorações, Brazil, circa

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Hardwood

Four-Seat Sofa in Brazilian Rosewood with Sculpted Back & Warm Bouclé, JD Moveis
Four-Seat Sofa in Brazilian Rosewood with Sculpted Back & Warm Bouclé, JD Moveis

Four-Seat Sofa in Brazilian Rosewood with Sculpted Back & Warm Bouclé, JD Moveis

By J.D. Moveis e Decoracoes

Located in New York, NY

A refined expression of Brazilian modernism, this four-seat sofa pairs architectural clarity with

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa by ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa by ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa by ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s

By ISA Bergamo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian two seater sofa or settee with two pillows, designed and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Leather,  Liceu de Artes e Oficios 1960s
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Leather,  Liceu de Artes e Oficios 1960s

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Leather, Liceu de Artes e Oficios 1960s

By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

Located in New York, NY

three-seat sofa distills the formal restraint of Brazilian modernism into a long, quietly sculptural

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Our Full-Circle Circular Sofa in Leather - Available as Half Circle Also
Our Full-Circle Circular Sofa in Leather - Available as Half Circle Also

Our Full-Circle Circular Sofa in Leather - Available as Half Circle Also

By David Robinson

Located in London, GB

As both furniture makers and dealers we span a cross section of works. Our circular sofa when

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Sofas

Materials

Leather

C.1860 Louis XVI Revival French Straight-Back Sofa/ Settee, Second Empire
C.1860 Louis XVI Revival French Straight-Back Sofa/ Settee, Second Empire

C.1860 Louis XVI Revival French Straight-Back Sofa/ Settee, Second Empire

Located in London, Park Royal

A finely hand carved French two-seater canapé à dossier droit (straight-back sofa) from the Second

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Sofa in Rosewood & Warm Ivory Mohair by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1960s
Sofa in Rosewood & Warm Ivory Mohair by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1960s

Sofa in Rosewood & Warm Ivory Mohair by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1960s

By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

Located in New York, NY

A refined example of Brazilian Modernism at its most architectural, this three-seat sofa produced

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Hardwood

Sergio Rodrigues “Caola” Sofa in Brazilian Rosewood and Green Linen, 1960s
Sergio Rodrigues “Caola” Sofa in Brazilian Rosewood and Green Linen, 1960s

Sergio Rodrigues “Caola” Sofa in Brazilian Rosewood and Green Linen, 1960s

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in New York, NY

Designed in the 1960s, the Caola sofa by Sergio Rodrigues exemplifies the designer’s belief that

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Painted Banquette
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Painted Banquette

Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Painted Banquette

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A Swedish 18th century Gustavian banquette with its original hand-scraped, painted finish. The

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Contemporary Sofa, Two-Seats, Handmade, Curved Ironwood Back and Brass
Contemporary Sofa, Two-Seats, Handmade, Curved Ironwood Back and Brass

Contemporary Sofa, Two-Seats, Handmade, Curved Ironwood Back and Brass

By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

The curved Lazy Day Two-Seat Sofa is part of a seating collection that includes armchairs and sofas

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Brass, Cut Steel

Contemporary Sofa, Three-Seats, Handmade, Curved Ironwood Back and Brass
Contemporary Sofa, Three-Seats, Handmade, Curved Ironwood Back and Brass

Contemporary Sofa, Three-Seats, Handmade, Curved Ironwood Back and Brass

By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

The curved Lazy Day Three-Seat Sofa is part of a seating collection that includes armchairs and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Brass, Cut Steel

Contemporary Sofa, Two-Seats, Handmade, Curved Walnut Back and Stainless Steel
Contemporary Sofa, Two-Seats, Handmade, Curved Walnut Back and Stainless Steel

Contemporary Sofa, Two-Seats, Handmade, Curved Walnut Back and Stainless Steel

By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

The curved Lazy Day Two-Seat Sofa is part of a seating collection that includes armchairs and sofas

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Sofa, Three-Seats, Handmade, Curved Walnut Back and Stainless Steel
Contemporary Sofa, Three-Seats, Handmade, Curved Walnut Back and Stainless Steel

Contemporary Sofa, Three-Seats, Handmade, Curved Walnut Back and Stainless Steel

By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

The curved Lazy Day Three-Seat Sofa is part of a seating collection that includes armchairs and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Lavender & Blue Outdoor Three-Seater Sofa Curved Back with Floral Design
Modern Lavender & Blue Outdoor Three-Seater Sofa Curved Back with Floral Design

Modern Lavender & Blue Outdoor Three-Seater Sofa Curved Back with Floral Design

By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

Inspired by our silver award-winning collection "Lazy Day," the outdoor three-seater sofa "Let's Go

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Cut Steel

Modern Camel & White Outdoor Three-Seater Sofa Curved Back with Floral Design
Modern Camel & White Outdoor Three-Seater Sofa Curved Back with Floral Design

Modern Camel & White Outdoor Three-Seater Sofa Curved Back with Floral Design

By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

Inspired by our silver award-winning collection "Lazy Day," the outdoor three-seater sofa "Let's Go

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Cut Steel, Metal

20th Century Teak Wood Kengu Sofa, Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken, 1970s
20th Century Teak Wood Kengu Sofa, Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken, 1970s

20th Century Teak Wood Kengu Sofa, Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken, 1970s

By Rybo Rykken, Elsa and Nordahl Solheim

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Norwegian Kengu sofa made by the Rybo Rykken manufacture, whose designers are Elsa & Nordahl

Category

20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Modern Lavender and Blue Outdoor Two-Seater Sofa Curved Back with Floral Design
Modern Lavender and Blue Outdoor Two-Seater Sofa Curved Back with Floral Design

Modern Lavender and Blue Outdoor Two-Seater Sofa Curved Back with Floral Design

By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

Inspired by our silver award-winning "Lazy Day" collection, the outdoor two-seater sofa "Let's Go

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Cut Steel

Modern Blue and Green Outdoor Three-Seater Sofa Curved Back with Floral Design
Modern Blue and Green Outdoor Three-Seater Sofa Curved Back with Floral Design

Modern Blue and Green Outdoor Three-Seater Sofa Curved Back with Floral Design

By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

Inspired by our silver award-winning "Lazy Day" collection, the outdoor three-seater sofa "Let's Go

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Cut Steel

Modern Pink and Green Outdoor Two-Seater Sofa Curved Back with Floral Design
Modern Pink and Green Outdoor Two-Seater Sofa Curved Back with Floral Design

Modern Pink and Green Outdoor Two-Seater Sofa Curved Back with Floral Design

By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

Inspired by our silver award-winning collection "Lazy Day," the outdoor two-seater sofa "Let's Go

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Cut Steel, Metal

Modern Pink and Green Outdoor Three-Seater Sofa Curved Back with Floral Design
Modern Pink and Green Outdoor Three-Seater Sofa Curved Back with Floral Design

Modern Pink and Green Outdoor Three-Seater Sofa Curved Back with Floral Design

By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

Inspired by our silver award-winning collection "Lazy Day," the outdoor three-seater sofa "Let's Go

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Cut Steel

Modern Blue and Green Outdoor Two-Seater Sofa Curved Back with Floral Design
Modern Blue and Green Outdoor Two-Seater Sofa Curved Back with Floral Design

Modern Blue and Green Outdoor Two-Seater Sofa Curved Back with Floral Design

By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria

Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT

Inspired by our silver award-winning "Lazy Day" collection, the outdoor two-seater sofa "Let's Go

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel, Cut Steel

Dutch Painted Parcel Gilt Settee with New Upholstery
Dutch Painted Parcel Gilt Settee with New Upholstery

Dutch Painted Parcel Gilt Settee with New Upholstery

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

to complement the painted frame with sections of parcel gilt trim. Wrapping the tight seat-back and

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Regency Sofas

Materials

Brass

Swedish Empire Painted Parcel Gilt Settee
Swedish Empire Painted Parcel Gilt Settee

Swedish Empire Painted Parcel Gilt Settee

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A glamorous Swedish Empire style settee from the early 19th century (circa 1820) as a painted wood

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Sofas

Materials

Gold

French Louis XV Painted 5-Piece Living Room Set
French Louis XV Painted 5-Piece Living Room Set

French Louis XV Painted 5-Piece Living Room Set

Located in Queens, NY

SET of 5 French Louis XV style (19th Cent) white and gilt painted living room set with carved back

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Sectional Sofas

Materials

Paint

Chippendale Roll Arm Settee

Chippendale Roll Arm Settee

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A two seater Thomas Chippendale design roll arm, camel back, painted settee on square legs with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chippendale Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Gustavian Tragsofa, circa 1790
Swedish Gustavian Tragsofa, circa 1790

Swedish Gustavian Tragsofa, circa 1790

Located in Huntington, NY

An intricately carved Swedish Gustavian tragsofa featuring a decorative hand carved Guilloché

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Wood, Paint

K-3 Meigetsu E2 Ceramic Coffee Table Panther and Gold
K-3 Meigetsu E2 Ceramic Coffee Table Panther and Gold

K-3 Meigetsu E2 Ceramic Coffee Table Panther and Gold

By K-3 by Kenzo Takada & Jonathan Bouchet Manheim, Rometti Ceramics 1

Located in Cadorago, CO

seductive elegance. Our hand-thrown clay coffee table boasts a captivating matte blue glaze finish, adorned

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofa Tables

Materials

Gold Plate, Gold Leaf

The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood and Leather with rocking footstool
The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood and Leather with rocking footstool

The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood and Leather with rocking footstool

By Amilcar Oliveira

Located in São Paulo, SP

Laziness is a laid-back and spacious rocking armchair, crafted for sitting/lying down and unwinding. The low seat height from the ground draws inspiration from Japanese rocking chair...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Alabaster

The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool
The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool

The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool

By Amilcar Oliveira

Located in São Paulo, SP

Laziness is a laid-back and spacious rocking armchair, crafted for sitting/lying down and unwinding. The low seat height from the ground draws inspiration from Japanese rocking chair...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood, Hardwood

Swedish Rococo Tragsofa, circa 1770
Swedish Rococo Tragsofa, circa 1770

Swedish Rococo Tragsofa, circa 1770

Located in Huntington, NY

An exquisite Swedish tragsofa with traditional Rococo shape and design (e.g. cabriole legs, curves and counter-curves) and Gustavian carvings (e.g. cross hatching, floral detail abov...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

18th Century Swedish TragSofa Gustavian Original Patina
18th Century Swedish TragSofa Gustavian Original Patina

18th Century Swedish TragSofa Gustavian Original Patina

Located in Houston, TX

Imbued with the elegance of 18th-century Swedish design, this tragsofa emanates a timeless allure. Crafted with masterful artistry, its exquisite form showcases a harmonious blend of...

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofas

Materials

Wood, Paint

Round Mirror Console Table Marbleized Lacquered Finish Faux Marble
Round Mirror Console Table Marbleized Lacquered Finish Faux Marble

Round Mirror Console Table Marbleized Lacquered Finish Faux Marble

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Artistic lacquered set of round frame mirror with matching console table. Mirror measures 35" inches diameter.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Modern L Sectional with Inside Curve, Button Pillows and Bright Red Velvet
Modern L Sectional with Inside Curve, Button Pillows and Bright Red Velvet

Modern L Sectional with Inside Curve, Button Pillows and Bright Red Velvet

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

hardwood and upholstery is with eight-way hand-tied springs. Upholstered in ultra saturated bright red

Category

2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Maple, Down, Feathers

Detroit Artist Billy Couch Acrylic on Canvas Painting Metropolis Robot Maria
Detroit Artist Billy Couch Acrylic on Canvas Painting Metropolis Robot Maria

Detroit Artist Billy Couch Acrylic on Canvas Painting Metropolis Robot Maria

By Billy Couch

Located in Ferndale, MI

Metropolis . Painted by Detroit area artist Billy couch. The Maschinenmensch is a character in Fritz Lang's

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Large Six-Panel Steve McQueen Portrait Painting by Detroit Artist Billy Couch
Large Six-Panel Steve McQueen Portrait Painting by Detroit Artist Billy Couch

Large Six-Panel Steve McQueen Portrait Painting by Detroit Artist Billy Couch

By Billy Couch

Located in Ferndale, MI

Large six-panel Steve Mcqueen portrait painting by Detroit artist Billy Couch. Acrylic on canvas

Category

2010s American International Style Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Modern French Louis XV Style Hand-Carved Painted Sofa - Customisable
Modern French Louis XV Style Hand-Carved Painted Sofa - Customisable

Modern French Louis XV Style Hand-Carved Painted Sofa - Customisable

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

A modern interpretation of the French Louis XV sofa, with contemporary proportions, a low back

Category

2010s British Louis XV Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

HAND CARVED & PAINTED ViNTAGE FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE EAGLE SOFA AND ARMCHAIR SUITE
HAND CARVED & PAINTED ViNTAGE FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE EAGLE SOFA AND ARMCHAIR SUITE

HAND CARVED & PAINTED ViNTAGE FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE EAGLE SOFA AND ARMCHAIR SUITE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

which dates back to the 1800's, this is a mid century set as mentioned, its hand painted and looks very

Category

20th Century French Empire Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Painted Tradesman Table ~ Sofa Table
Antique Painted Tradesman Table ~ Sofa Table

Antique Painted Tradesman Table ~ Sofa Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Painted Tradesman Table ~ Sofa Table is an amazingly versatile piece! Hand-crafted from

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Rustic Shelves

Materials

Oak

19th Century Italian Painted Canapes Sofa
19th Century Italian Painted Canapes Sofa

19th Century Italian Painted Canapes Sofa

Located in Faversham, GB

A stunning 19th century sofa or bench settee in a distressed grey painted finish. The sofa has a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Pine, Paint

Rustic Antique Pine Faux Painted Sofa Bench
Rustic Antique Pine Faux Painted Sofa Bench

Rustic Antique Pine Faux Painted Sofa Bench

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Antique European faux painted sofa bench with pretty shaped top and wonderful worn patina that can

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Benches

Materials

Pine

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY SMALL PAINTED SOFA
SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY SMALL PAINTED SOFA

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY SMALL PAINTED SOFA

Located in Firenze, FI

Elegant small sofa in poplar wood, painted in lean tempera in the two-tone of white and dove gray

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Settees

Materials

Fabric, Poplar, Paint

French large sofa bench sofa in carved painted wood - Louis XV style France
French large sofa bench sofa in carved painted wood - Louis XV style France

French large sofa bench sofa in carved painted wood - Louis XV style France

By Nicolas Heurtaut

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Magnificent sofa bench in painted and gilded rechampi wood, molded and sculpted with scrolls and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Antique 18th c. Italian Neoclassical Sphinx Sofa in Original Paint and Giltwood
Antique 18th c. Italian Neoclassical Sphinx Sofa in Original Paint and Giltwood

Antique 18th c. Italian Neoclassical Sphinx Sofa in Original Paint and Giltwood

Located in Wichita, KS

Original 18th century bench or settee from a private estate in Tuscany wearing original paint and

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees

Materials

Wood, Paint

19Thc  Red Painted Sawbuck Side Table / Sofa Table
19Thc  Red Painted Sawbuck Side Table / Sofa Table

19Thc Red Painted Sawbuck Side Table / Sofa Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Red painted side table or sofa table in fine condition. This table has a repainted crackle

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Center Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Painted Drop-Leaf Table, Sofa Table
19th Century Swedish Painted Drop-Leaf Table, Sofa Table

19th Century Swedish Painted Drop-Leaf Table, Sofa Table

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Swedish painted drop-leaf table, sofa table is a marvel of ingenuity! Handcrafted by

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Console or Sofa Table
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Console or Sofa Table

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Console or Sofa Table

Located in Birmingham, AL

A fantastic large 19th century French Louis XVI style white painted console table with bluish gray

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Wood

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Hand Painted Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the hand painted couch you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each hand painted couch for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and paint. Find 150 options for an antique or vintage hand painted couch now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect hand painted couch — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A hand painted couch made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Billy Couch, Guglielmo Veronesi and ISA Bergamo each produced at least one beautiful hand painted couch that is worth considering.

How Much is a Hand Painted Couch?

A hand painted couch can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,612, while the lowest priced sells for $950 and the highest can go for as much as $260,000.

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.

Questions About Hand Painted Couch
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, each and every Fornasetti design is hand made and hand painted. The colors are expertly applied by painters, ensuring no two items are alike. You’ll find a variety of Fornasetti designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a plate is hand-painted, examine it closely and inspect the painting with a magnifier. If the design is hand-painted, there are bound to be irregularities in at least a few places. Transfer prints will look much more uniform. Feel the plate's surface to see if you can detect areas with more texture — an indication of hand painting. Shop a wide collection of hand-painted plates from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell if pottery is hand-painted, examine its surface closely with a magnifying glass. Often, the hand-painting process leaves behind visible brushstrokes that you can see when you magnify the piece. Also, slight variations in patterns may indicate that a person completed the detail work rather than a machine. If you need assistance evaluating your pottery, take it to a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. Explore a diverse assortment of pottery on 1stDibs.