High Back Upholstered Sofa
20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century French Sofas
Linen, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
2010s French Sofas
Fabric
2010s French Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Textile, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
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 19th Century English High Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Aluminum
2010s British George III Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, Down
Antique 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Brass
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Early 20th Century Baltic Belle Époque Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wicker
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
20th Century French Provincial Sofas
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Feathers, Oak, Leather, Foam
Antique 1880s Greek Classical Greek Sofas
Brass
2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Wood
Antique 18th Century American Hepplewhite Sofas
Fabric, Down, Maple, Mahogany, Upholstery, Cotton, Jute
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Walnut
2010s Italian Baroque Sofas
Gold Leaf
Early 2000s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Teak
20th Century American Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas
Leather, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Walnut
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Sofas
Linen, Cane, Wood
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Bronze
Antique 1880s Belgian High Victorian Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 1840s English High Victorian Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
2010s Italian Sofas
Other, Metal
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Sofas
Velvet, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Leather
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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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