High Back Seat Couch
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century French Sofas
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Sofas
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Sofas
Fabric
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Brass
Early 2000s Norwegian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
1990s North American Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century English Sofas
Linen, Down, Walnut
2010s Finnish Sofas
Fabric
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
1990s Norwegian Modern Sofas
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Beech
Late 20th Century French Provincial Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood, Down
20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Wood
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Early 2000s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Teak
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Steel, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Steel, Brass, Cut Steel, Copper, Stainless Steel
2010s European Art Deco Sofas
Suede, Polyester, Sycamore
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Textile, Walnut
2010s Finnish Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Nutwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s British George III Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Leather
1990s American Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Other
Antique 1840s English High Victorian Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Foam, Polyester, Wood, Feathers
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Foam, Polyester, Wood, Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
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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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