$4,039Sale Price|50% Off
H 28.35 in W 77.17 in D 37.01 in
Poltrona Frau by Jean-Marie Massaud Cream Leather Kennedee Sofa
By Poltrona Frau, Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poltrona Frau in 2006, the Kennedee sofa is a
Leather
$5,337
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 37.01 in
Poltrona Frau “Kennedee” 3-Seat Sofa – In Ivory “Pelle Frau” Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is an ultra-rare “Kennedee” 3-seat
Leather
$7,000 / item
H 28.35 in W 77 in D 37 in
2013 Poltrona Frau Kennedee Two-Seater Sofa by Jean-Marie Massaud White 2x Avail
By Jean-Marie Massaud, Poltrona Frau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 'Kennedee' Two-Seater sofa, initially designed by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poltrona Frau in
Steel
Sold
H 26.78 in W 141.74 in D 31.5 in
Superb 21st Century Italian Three-Seat Leather Sofa By Poltrona Frau
By Jean-Marie Massaud, Poltrona Frau
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The epitome of luxury, the "Kennedee" modular lounge sofa by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poltrona Frau
Feathers
Sold
H 28 in W 164 in D 71.25 in
"Kennedee" Yellow Leather Sofa by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poltrona Frau
By Jean-Marie Massaud, Poltrona Frau
Located in Hanover, MA
The epitome of luxury. "Kennedee" modular lounge sofa by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poltrona
Steel
Kennedee Jr Sofa, Poltrona Frau , 20th Century
By Paltrona Frau
Located in Nice, FR
A reinterpretation of the famous Kennedee by Jean Marie Massau. Compact and comfortable, it is
Leather
Sold
H 25.99 in W 236.23 in D 39.38 in
Large Black Leather 'Kennedee' Modular Poltrona Frau L Shape Sofa / Settee
By Poltrona Frau
Located in London, GB
A black leather 'Kennedee' modular sofa for Poltrona Frau designed by Jean-Marie Massaud circa 2010
Leather
$15,897 / item
H 27.56 in W 100.4 in D 37.8 in
Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...
Metal
$8,177 / item
H 26.78 in W 70.87 in D 36.23 in
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
By David Lopez Quincoces, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Upholstery
$7,808Sale Price|50% Off
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Roche Bobois Scenario Sectional Sofa by Sacha Lakic
By Roche Bobois
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the ultimate in luxury and style - the Scenario Sectional Sofa by Roche Bobois. This stunning piece features a sleek and modern design, with plush cushions and a spacious...
Leather
$5,547Sale Price|10% Off
H 30.71 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Made in Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Milano, IT
Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1962, Bastiano is a sculptural sofa that truly expresses the couple's design philosophy. Their signature elements - geometric wood frame, soft ne...
Leather, Wood
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Marco Zanuso "Square" Sofa for Arflex, 1962
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Marco Zanuso "Square" Sofa for Arflex, camel velvet, Italy, 1962 The design of Marco Zanuso's "Square" sofa, produced for Arflex in 1960s, reflects his commitment to modernist desig...
Velvet
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26" tall seat height 14".
Fabric
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$5,834Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
Italian Three-Seater Sofa Model Diesis by Antonio Citterio for B&B, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern three-seater sofa model Diesis by Antonio Citterio for B&B, 1970s Three-seater sofa model Diesis with armrests, with aluminum structure and padded cushion...
Metal
$3,000Sale Price|53% Off
H 27.5 in W 60.5 in D 36 in
Christian Liaigre Holly Hunt Boudha Upholstered Loveseat
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre
Located in Miami, FL
Christian Liaigre Holly Hunt Boudha Upholstered Loveseats, Only one is available. Offered for sale are two Christian Liaigre custom made "Boudha" upholstered loveseats. The love...
Metal
The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
$4,190 / item
H 34 in W 72 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 72"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 3 Seater Sofa 255 for Arflex
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 3 Seater Sofa 255 for Arflex. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary f...
Fabric
$9,187
H 29.14 in W 96.07 in D 30.71 in
Florence Knoll Sofa Knoll International 3 Seater Knoll International Model 26
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Berlin, BE
Authentic mid-century collectible with documented provenance: This spacious Florence Knoll Model 26-3KC sofa was produced in the 1960s and upholstered in an exceptionally high-qualit...
Steel, Chrome
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.