Todd Merrill Custom Sectional Sofa with Schumacher Snow Leopard
By Todd Merrill, Schumacher
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The set consists of five large modular sofa pieces and four large square matching ottomans measuring 36 inches.
Brass
Antique Anatolian Bergama Rug with Wheel Design in Octagons
Located in Milan, IT
The design on this antique Western Anatolian Bergama first appeared on a group of early Turkish rugs from the Ottoman period called 'Large Pattern Holbein', and is characterised by a...
Wool
Vintage Boho Pencil Reed Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Measuring 28.75 inches square and 17.25 inches tall, it functions perfectly as a coffee table, large side table, or exotic ottoman when topped with a custom cushion.
Rattan, Reed
Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, France, 2003
By Vladimir Kagan, Roche Bobois
Located in Antwerp, BE
This "Comete" sofa, a futurist and asymmetric marvel designed by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois in 2003, redefines modern elegance and luxurious comfort. It features two large secti...
Wool, Alpaca, Cotton
Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, France, 2003
By Vladimir Kagan, Roche Bobois
Located in Antwerp, BE
Draped in sumptuous glacier cotton chenille fabric, this sofa captures the essence of contemporary sophistication. Two large sections pivot the ottoman to form an 18-foot sofa.
Wool, Alpaca, Cotton
Genuine Antique Map of European Turkey by Pierre Antoine Tardieu, 1802
Located in Langweer, NL
Here are some key aspects of European Turkey during this period: ### Geographic Scope European Turkey included a large part of Southeastern Europe, encompassing modern-day: - Greec...
Paper
Pair of Elegant Round Stools - Reupholstered in Your Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Elegant White Lacquered Large Scale Stools or Ottomans, American, circa 1990s.
Upholstery, Wood
Arts and Crafts Hammered Copper Hexagonal Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great choice to hold drinks on an ottoman or large table. This piece has been polished and is ready to use.
Copper
$2,100Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Adana Kilim Southern Anatolian Wool Old Rug Geometric Turkish Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
From the late thirteenth century to the eighteenth century Adana was ruled by the Turkoman Ramazan dynasty, succeeded in turn by Ottoman rule. Large kilims made in two halves often h...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Old Adana Kilim Southern Anatolian Carpet Turkish Rug Central Anatolian Style
Located in Tokyo, JP
From the late thirteenth century to the eighteenth century Adana was ruled by the Turkoman Ramazan dynasty, succeeded in turn by Ottoman rule. Large kilims made in two halves often h...
Wool, Natural Fiber
$2,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Ligne Roset Limited Edition Lounge Chairs Beanbags Arti Ecru Fabric
By Ligne Roset
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Limited edition hard to find beanbags, large floor pillows, ottomans. Made By Ligne Roset in the style of Michel Ducaroy's Togo.
Fabric
$384Sale Price|20% Off
Adana Cecim Jejim Cicim Small Kilim Southern Anatolian Carpet Turkish Yastık Rug
Located in Tokyo, JP
From the late thirteenth century to the eighteenth century, Adana was ruled by the Turkoman Ramazan dynasty, succeeded in turn by Ottoman rule. Large kilims made in two halves often ...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Antique Oversized Moroccan Metal Copper Tray 31 in Diameter
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Could be used as occasional table on a coffee table base, or just use it as a large serving platter on an ottoman or for Moroccan parties.
Copper, Brass
Antique Hand-Hammered Copper Tray, Geometric Design, India, 1940s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The large copper bowl can be displayed flat on a large coffee table, ottoman or console, incorporated into a collection of Asian and ethnographic objects, or displayed vertically as...
Brass, Copper
Antique circa 1850 Hand Carved Brown Leather Olive Press Coverted to Footstool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1850 hand carved solid hardwood Olive press which has been repurposed as a large footstool / ottoman An expertly crafted piece...
Leather, Oak
1980s B&b Italia Antonio Citterio Sity Sofa Sectional in Green and Eggshell-- 2
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Basel, BS
The pieces are as follows: One rounded end piece that serves as a large lounge chair and connected ottoman, allowing for stretching out your legs, with a leather armrest, and one end...
Metal
Drome Ottoman by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large round ottoman with white Mongolian wool upholstery.
Steel
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.
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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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