Lilac Sofa
2010s Portuguese Other Sofas
Linen, Wood
2010s Portuguese Other Sofas
Linen, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Brass, Other
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Foam, Pine, Plywood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Faux Fur, Plywood, Beech, Wood, Foam
2010s American Modern Sofas
Faux Fur
20th Century French Sofas
Bronze
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Plastic
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Sofas
Leather
2010s Brazilian Modern Sofa Tables
Concrete, Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps
Carrara Marble, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Pillows and Throws
Fabric, Cotton, Feathers
Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Turkish Rugs
Wool
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Textile
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables
Marble, Travertine
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Granite, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
2010s American Modern Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood, Pine
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Elm, Pine, Teak, Oak, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Other
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Sofas
Paint, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Recent Sales
2010s European Post-Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Paintings
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Tapestries
Canvas
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
1990s American Modern Sofas
Ultrasuede, Lucite, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Modern Sofas
Silk
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rosewood, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Wood
20th Century English Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery
2010s American Modern Sofas
Foam, Wood, Beech, Plywood, Faux Fur
Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Sofas
Upholstery, Satinwood
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Ultrasuede, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary German Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1940s French Sofas
Antique 19th Century Queen Anne Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary German Armchairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary German Armchairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century Settees
20th Century Nepalese Bohemian Pillows and Throws
Cotton
20th Century Nepalese Bohemian Pillows and Throws
Cotton
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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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