McGuire C-1 Rattan Three Seat Sofa
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
" series, and was offered as this model B-1 loveseat, as a single lounge chair, and also a three seat sofa
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
1970s McGuire San Francisco Organic Modern Rattan Sofa
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Organic modern rattan sofa designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire for McGuire San
Leather, Rattan
New Gold Linen Upholstery Bamboo 2 Part Sectional Sofa c1970s MINT!
By McGuire, John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New Gold Linen Upholstery Bamboo 2 Part Sectional Sofa c1970s MINT!
Upholstery, Rattan
Pair of George II Style Side Tables, Leather Tops, Wood, John Richards
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of elegant round accent tables from John Richard, known for their high quality craftsmanship
Wood, Leather
$7,995 / set
Vintage Wrought Irom Patio and Garden Seating
By John Salterini, Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
Vintage Wrought Iron Patio and Garden Seating Add some classic vintage style to your patio design this season. This 1950's wrought iron outdoor furniture ensemble includes seating f...
Wrought Iron
Rare X-leg Console Sofa Table by John Vesey
By John Vesey
Located in Atlanta, GA
A console or sofa table by John Vesey (1924-1992) for John Vesey Inc. A rare model from the
Aluminum, Brass
Very Fine John Widdicomb Lacquer Painted Decorated Console Sofa Table MINT
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine John Widdicomb Lacquer Painted Decorated Console Sofa Table MINT
Lacquer
1960s John Stuart French Provincial Style Console Sofa Table or Desk
By John Stuart
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Midcentury French Provincial style console sofa table by John Stuart. Base features a white painted
Brass
Outdoor Settee / Sofa and Pair of Chairs 'One Rocker' by John Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Kansas City, MO
John Salterini outdoor, patio, loveseat and pair of chairs, one being a rocking chair. Very
Steel, Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Chrome & Brass Glass Console Sofa Table by John Vesey 1960s
By John Vesey
Located in Portland, OR
A good mid century modern 1960s polished chrome, brass & glass console or sofa table by John Vesey
Copper, Steel
Stunning & Rare John Hutton for Donghia 'Block Island' Sofa of Wicker & Mahogany
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Hudson, NY
A very rare example from the limited production Block Island collection designed by John Hutton
Wicker, Cane, Mahogany
John Wisner for Ficks Reed Mid Century Bamboo Settee Loveseat Sofa
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Wisner for Ficks Reed Mid Century Bamboo Settee Loveseat Sofa This loveseat measures: 50.5
Upholstery, Bamboo
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
John Wisner Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Southampton, NJ
1950's John Wisner Ficks Reed Far Horizons rattan sofa with new wrapped foam inserts to the
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
$4,396Sale Price / set|20% Off
John Wisner for Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Modular Sofa With End Table Set
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A tasteful fusion of modern, Eastern and boho-chic style. Luxurious bamboo seating group by John B
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
$1,000Sale Price|88% Off
John Vesey Brass, Chrome and Glass Top Sofa Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Square Mid Century Modern Chrome An Brass Cocktail Table. The table has the thick glass top.
Brass, Chrome
$3,596Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Sofa Arm Chair by John Stuart, Original Upholstery
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Danish Modern teak sofa arm chair by John Stuart. Original Upholstery Dimensions. 81 W
Upholstery
Large Decorative Carved White Washed Wood Marble Top Console Sofa Table MINT!
By John Dickinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Studio Made Decorative Carved White washed wood marble top console sofa table MINT!.
Marble
$7,650Sale Price / set|40% Off
Restored Rattan Sofa & Chair Livingroom Set by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored single-strand rattan living room set designed by John Wisner with Campaign-style anodized
Rattan
Mario Papperzini for Salterini Iron Garden Sofa
By Mario Papperzini, John Salterini
Located in Denton, TX
Mario Papperzini for Salterini Iron Garden Sofa. This design features a classic grid lattice seat
Iron
Vintage Wrought Iron Sofa Set Conversation 9 Pieces
By John Salterini, Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
Available now and ready to ship for your enjoyment Vintage Wrought Iron Sofa Conversation 9 Piece
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Sofa Iron & Maple Tempestini for Salterini W/Sunbrella C1955
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular wrought Iron, hand crafted sofa designed by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini
Iron
Woodard Sculptura Sofa and Chair, Professionally Restored
By Woodard Furniture Co., John Woodard
Located in Kansas City, MO
Often attributed to Russell Woodard, the Sculptura line was designed by John Woodard. This is the
Wrought Iron, Wire
lacquered Grass Cloth Mid Century c1970s Console Sofa Table MINT
By John Dickinson, Harrison Van Horn
Located in Rockaway, NJ
lacquered Grass Cloth Mid Century c1970s Console Sofa Table MINT
Grasscloth
Peter Hvidt Minerva Daybed Sofa, Teak & Upholstery, Mid-Century
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Hanover, MA
Minerva daybed sofa designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, made in Denmark by France
Upholstery, Teak
Vogue Rattan Bamboo c1970s Sofa Matching Chair Pair of End Tables 5 Pcs Set Mint
By Vogue Rattan, Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vogue Rattan Bamboo c1970s Sofa Matching Chair Pair of End Tables 5 Pcs Set Mint! loveseats: 31"x47
Rattan, Upholstery, Bamboo
Pair Bent Bamboo Frames Linen Like Upholstery Mid Century Modern Sofa Loveseat
By John Wisner, McGuire, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Bent Bamboo Frames Linen Like Upholstery Mid Century Modern Sofa Loveseat MINT! Love seat is
Leather, Bamboo
Charles Bevan, Attri. A Gothic Revival Oak Library or Sofa Table with Marble Top
By John Marsh and Edward Jones, Charles Bevan
Located in London, GB
Revival oak library or Sofa table with semi-circular veined marble top, arched supports below with subtle
Marble
Mid-Century Slope Arm Sofa in Alpaca with Tapered Walnut Legs
By John Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Defined by slim slope arms and a gently arched back rail, this made-to-order sofa brings Mid
Upholstery, Walnut, Mohair
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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