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Love Seat Sofa Chair

Modern to Postmodern Low-Slung Love Seat & Chair Burnt Orange & Aluminum Detail
Modern to Postmodern Low-Slung Love Seat & Chair Burnt Orange & Aluminum Detail

Modern to Postmodern Low-Slung Love Seat & Chair Burnt Orange & Aluminum Detail

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous vintage Modern to Postmodern very low slung sofa or loveseat & chair fully upholstered

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

New Upholstery John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Loveseat Couch
New Upholstery John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Loveseat Couch

New Upholstery John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Loveseat Couch

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

New basket weave fabric upholstery Widdicomb sofa love seat slipper chair booth sofa. Black lacquer

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

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Mid Century Italian Franco Albini Style Sofa, Chair, & Side Tables- 4 piece
Mid Century Italian Franco Albini Style Sofa, Chair, & Side Tables- 4 piece

Mid Century Italian Franco Albini Style Sofa, Chair, & Side Tables- 4 piece

By Franco Albini

Located in Chicago, IL

coastal space. Featuring a love-seat sofa, chair and two side tables, you will have plenty of seating

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Danish Modern Sofa Love Seat and Arm Chair Set
Danish Modern Sofa Love Seat and Arm Chair Set

Danish Modern Sofa Love Seat and Arm Chair Set

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H 29.5 in W 75.25 in D 33.5 in

Danish Modern Sofa Love Seat and Arm Chair Set

Located in Chula Vista, CA

. Unmarked. Set includes : Sofa: 75 1/4" L x 33" D x 27 1/2" H, Seat 16" H Love seat: 52" L x 33

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Art Deco Pink Leather Sofa, Love Seat and Lounge Chair Set - 3 Pieces
Art Deco Pink Leather Sofa, Love Seat and Lounge Chair Set - 3 Pieces

Art Deco Pink Leather Sofa, Love Seat and Lounge Chair Set - 3 Pieces

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Art Deco Pink Leather Sofa Set with gathered upholstery includes sofa, loveseat, and chair, adding

Category

Vintage 1980s American Sofas

Materials

Leather

Chic, Pair of Ultra Suede Zebra Print Love Seats/Chairs
Chic, Pair of Ultra Suede Zebra Print Love Seats/Chairs

Chic, Pair of Ultra Suede Zebra Print Love Seats/Chairs

Located in Bellport, NY

Very cozy pair of Zebra print Love Seats or over sized chairs,all new upholstery,with down and

Category

20th Century French Sofas

Three Pieces Mohair Living Room Set Club Chairs Love Seat Sofa
Three Pieces Mohair Living Room Set Club Chairs Love Seat Sofa

Three Pieces Mohair Living Room Set Club Chairs Love Seat Sofa

By Brickel Associates

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern three pieces mohair living room set two club lounge chairs and one love seat

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Early 18th Century Three-Piece English Baroque Carved and Ebonized Oak Sofa Set
Early 18th Century Three-Piece English Baroque Carved and Ebonized Oak Sofa Set

Early 18th Century Three-Piece English Baroque Carved and Ebonized Oak Sofa Set

Located in Big Flats, NY

frame with barley twist spindles and stretchers; set includes sofa settle, love seat settle and chair

Category

Antique 18th Century English Baroque Sofas

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Black and Chrome Modular Seating, Button Tufted Sofa, Mies Tugenhat
Black and Chrome Modular Seating, Button Tufted Sofa, Mies Tugenhat

Black and Chrome Modular Seating, Button Tufted Sofa, Mies Tugenhat

By Lilly Reich, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Buffalo, NY

can be set up as three seat sofa, love seat and chair or three separate chairs, retains original label

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Drexel Chinoiserie Asian Modern Ivory Sectional Sofa 6-Piece Modular
Vintage Drexel Chinoiserie Asian Modern Ivory Sectional Sofa 6-Piece Modular

Vintage Drexel Chinoiserie Asian Modern Ivory Sectional Sofa 6-Piece Modular

By Milo Baughman, Drexel

Located in Chattanooga, TN

seat size couches, a three-seat sofa plus love seat and chair, and “L” shape or anything else you can

Category

Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

3 Piece Leather modular sofa, Sylvain Joly for Chateau d'Ax, Made in Italy 2000s
3 Piece Leather modular sofa, Sylvain Joly for Chateau d'Ax, Made in Italy 2000s

3 Piece Leather modular sofa, Sylvain Joly for Chateau d'Ax, Made in Italy 2000s

By Chateau d'Ax, De Sede

Located in Buffalo, NY

Italy,, 2011.. consisting of three chairs forming 3-seater sofa / love seat and chair ,, Best quality

Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Bonanza’ Love Seat Sofa, C&B Italia, 1969 Customizable
Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Bonanza’ Love Seat Sofa, C&B Italia, 1969 Customizable

Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Bonanza’ Love Seat Sofa, C&B Italia, 1969 Customizable

By C&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Hitchin, England

An Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Bonanza’ love seat sofa for C&B Italia, 1969 Formed of plastic and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Rubber

1970's Brazilian Sofa, Love Seat & Lounge Chair
1970's Brazilian Sofa, Love Seat & Lounge Chair

1970's Brazilian Sofa, Love Seat & Lounge Chair

Located in Hanover, MA

Handsome sofa, love seat and lounge chair with attached tufted cushions (seat, back and sides

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

McGuire 4 Piece Set Sofa Love Seat Chair Ottoman Open Square Basket Design
McGuire 4 Piece Set Sofa Love Seat Chair Ottoman Open Square Basket Design

McGuire 4 Piece Set Sofa Love Seat Chair Ottoman Open Square Basket Design

By McGuire

Located in Westport, CT

McGuire sofa, love seat, club chair and ottoman set in a square open basket design, covered in

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Foam

Henry P Glass "Intimate Island" Lounge Suite, 1966
Henry P Glass "Intimate Island" Lounge Suite, 1966

Henry P Glass "Intimate Island" Lounge Suite, 1966

By Richbilt MFG, Henry P. Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Furniture, 1966, consisting of one sofa, love seat and chair with upholstered seats, removable back cushions

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Vintage Chippendale Chinese Camelback Love Seat/Sofa by Hickory Chair Co
Vintage Chippendale Chinese Camelback Love Seat/Sofa by Hickory Chair Co

Vintage Chippendale Chinese Camelback Love Seat/Sofa by Hickory Chair Co

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Wilmington, DE

Vintage Chippendale Chinese Camelback Love Seat/Sofa by Hickory Chair Co Offered is a beautiful

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Walnut & Burl Fine Regency Decorative Love Seats Sofas Settees
Pair of Walnut & Burl Fine Regency Decorative Love Seats Sofas Settees

Pair of Walnut & Burl Fine Regency Decorative Love Seats Sofas Settees

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Walnut & Burl Fine Regency Decorative Love Seats Sofas Settees. The frames are in mint

Category

20th Century American Federal Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

John Mascheroni for Vecta Tappo Modular Sectional Sofa
John Mascheroni for Vecta Tappo Modular Sectional Sofa

John Mascheroni for Vecta Tappo Modular Sectional Sofa

By Vecta Group, John Mascheroni

Located in South Bend, IN

arranged in multiple configurations, including one large semi-circle or multiple smaller sofas, love seats

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Amazing 1973, Modular Sectional Sofa by John Mascheroni for Vecta Tappo
Amazing 1973, Modular Sectional Sofa by John Mascheroni for Vecta Tappo

Amazing 1973, Modular Sectional Sofa by John Mascheroni for Vecta Tappo

By Vecta Group, John Mascheroni

Located in Buffalo, NY

arranged in multiple configurations, including L-shape semi-circle or multiple smaller sofas, love seats

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

CUSTOM - Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Bonanza’ Love Seat Sofa, C&B Italia, 1969
CUSTOM - Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Bonanza’ Love Seat Sofa, C&B Italia, 1969

CUSTOM - Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Bonanza’ Love Seat Sofa, C&B Italia, 1969

By C&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Hitchin, England

‘Bonanza’ love seat sofa for C&B Italia, 1969 Formed of plastic and rubber over a steel internal

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Rubber

Mid-Century Modern Black Faux Leather Love Seat Sofa by Taylor Chair Co. Style D
Mid-Century Modern Black Faux Leather Love Seat Sofa by Taylor Chair Co. Style D

Mid-Century Modern Black Faux Leather Love Seat Sofa by Taylor Chair Co. Style D

By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber, Edward Wormley, Taylor Chair co.

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome Mid-Century Modern love seat length sofa in black vinyl faux leather upholstery and walnut

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Machalke Ritz Leather Sofa Brown Two-Seat Love-Chair
Machalke Ritz Leather Sofa Brown Two-Seat Love-Chair

Machalke Ritz Leather Sofa Brown Two-Seat Love-Chair

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H 32.68 in W 55.12 in D 39.38 in

Machalke Ritz Leather Sofa Brown Two-Seat Love-Chair

By Machalke Furniture

Located in Cologne, DE

We bring to you an Machalke Ritz leather sofa brown two-seat love-chair.  

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 142 Leather Sofa Black One-Seat Love-Chair
De Sede DS 142 Leather Sofa Black One-Seat Love-Chair

De Sede DS 142 Leather Sofa Black One-Seat Love-Chair

By De Sede

Located in Cologne, DE

We bring to you an De Sede leather sofa black one-seat love-chair.  

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 142 Leather Sofa Blue One-Seat Love-Chair
De Sede DS 142 Leather Sofa Blue One-Seat Love-Chair

De Sede DS 142 Leather Sofa Blue One-Seat Love-Chair

By De Sede

Located in Cologne, DE

We bring to you an De Sede DS 142 leather sofa blue one-seat love-chair.  

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rehab Vintage Custom Made Lobby Armchair, 1940s Inspired
Rehab Vintage Custom Made Lobby Armchair, 1940s Inspired

Rehab Vintage Custom Made Lobby Armchair, 1940s Inspired

By Emeco

Located in Alhambra, CA

custom made, 1940s style seating includes the LOVE SEAT, LOUNGE CHAIR and SOFA.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Machine Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Custom Made Rehab Vintage 1930s Inspired "Flatiron" Armchair
Custom Made Rehab Vintage 1930s Inspired "Flatiron" Armchair

Custom Made Rehab Vintage 1930s Inspired "Flatiron" Armchair

By Kem Weber, Wolfgang Hoffmann, Donald Deskey

Located in Alhambra, CA

, vintage inspired seating includes the LOVE SEAT, LOUNGE CHAIR and SOFA, named for its soft curves and

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Club Chairs

Lobby Series Lounge Chair, Custom Made, 1940s Inspired
Lobby Series Lounge Chair, Custom Made, 1940s Inspired

Lobby Series Lounge Chair, Custom Made, 1940s Inspired

By Emeco

Located in Alhambra, CA

Rehab's original Lobby Series of custom made, vintage inspired seating includes a LOVE SEAT, LOUNGE

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Brown Leather Patchwork Round Dutch Large Armchair, 1970s
Brown Leather Patchwork Round Dutch Large Armchair, 1970s

Brown Leather Patchwork Round Dutch Large Armchair, 1970s

Located in Warsaw, PL

in offer also a big and comfortable two-seater love-sofa for this chair. Original vintage

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Dutch Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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$4,689

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By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

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Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas

Materials

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$13,794 / item

H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in

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Located in NEW YORK, NY

The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Large Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Two-Piece Sectional Sofa, Labeled
Large Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Two-Piece Sectional Sofa, Labeled

Large Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Two-Piece Sectional Sofa, Labeled

By Harvey Probber

Located in St. Louis, MO

Large Mid-Century Modern 1950s Harvey Probber two-piece sectional sofa with mahogany tapered legs. Sofa has original fabric, it needs to be reupholstered and foam replaced. There is ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid-Century Style Exposed Frame Sofa
Mid-Century Style Exposed Frame Sofa

Mid-Century Style Exposed Frame Sofa

$1,600

H 28 in W 67.5 in D 35.5 in

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish modern style love seat with wrap around wood frame. This love seat has great modern lines with arms that wrap over the wood frame. Please confirm location NY or NJ

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Adrian Pearsall Wave Lounge in Plush Faux Vanilla Bean Shearling on Walnut Legs
Adrian Pearsall Wave Lounge in Plush Faux Vanilla Bean Shearling on Walnut Legs

Adrian Pearsall Wave Lounge in Plush Faux Vanilla Bean Shearling on Walnut Legs

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Chaise lounges should always beckon with relaxation and comfort and this Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise delivers just that fully restored with new foam cushions and fresh cozy faux vani...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Paul McCobb for Directional Off-White Velvet Sofa, 1950s
Paul McCobb for Directional Off-White Velvet Sofa, 1950s

Paul McCobb for Directional Off-White Velvet Sofa, 1950s

$5,390Sale Price|44% Off

H 31.5 in W 81 in D 30 in

Paul McCobb for Directional Off-White Velvet Sofa, 1950s

By Paul McCobb, Directional

Located in Miami, FL

Reupholstered Mid-Century Modern model 1307 light cream velvet sofa by Paul McCobb for Directional. The couch has been recovered in a gorgeous neutral velvet. The sofa features a sli...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Velour Two-Seater Sofa with Solid Wood Legs, Europe ca 1950s
Velour Two-Seater Sofa with Solid Wood Legs, Europe ca 1950s

Velour Two-Seater Sofa with Solid Wood Legs, Europe ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The designer of this sofa evidently attached great and equal importance to form and function. With an open design profile, this two-seater sofa carries with it some of the fundamenta...

Category

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Materials

Fabric, Wood

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$5,800

H 34 in W 113 in D 30 in

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

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By Harvey Probber

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Spectacular Harvey Probber curved front even arm sofa. The original chartreus velvet fabric still looks great-looks like it was barely used. We love the super deep even arms with a...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

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Vintage Classic Armless Chairs by Jens Risom, 1950's
Vintage Classic Armless Chairs by Jens Risom, 1950's

Vintage Classic Armless Chairs by Jens Risom, 1950's

$5,800 / set

H 32.25 in W 26.5 in D 28.5 in

Vintage Classic Armless Chairs by Jens Risom, 1950's

By Jens Risom

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of classic slipper or armless chairs by Jens Risom-original, vintage 1950's production. Walnut frames have a beautiful patina, newly reupholstered in Brunschwig & Fils linen, ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Italian Damask Velvet Corner Sofa, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Damask Velvet Corner Sofa, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Damask Velvet Corner Sofa, 1950s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Original Italian corner sofa from the 1950s, the upholstery is from the time, in damask velvet, in good condition but the intervention of the upholsterer is recommended.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

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Pair of Rare Model #4907 Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Circa 1950's

Pair of Rare Model #4907 Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Circa 1950's

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Norwalk, CT

Elevate your living space with this exceptional pair of sofas attributed to iconic mid-century designer Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Crafted in the 1950s, these sofas embody ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Foam, Walnut

Paul McCobb for Directional Two-Piece Cream White Sectional Sofa, 1958, Brass
Paul McCobb for Directional Two-Piece Cream White Sectional Sofa, 1958, Brass

Paul McCobb for Directional Two-Piece Cream White Sectional Sofa, 1958, Brass

By Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Paul McCobb for Directional, two piece sectional sofa, c 1958. Cream on cream minimal Jacobean floral textile and solid brass. Two parts can be used together as one long sofa or as s...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Holly Hunt Mohair
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Holly Hunt Mohair

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Holly Hunt Mohair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

A classic clean lined sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. We have updated with Great Plains Mohair by Holly Hunt.

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By laura gonzalez

Located in Paris, FR

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Love Seat Sofa Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal love seat sofa chair for your home. Frequently made of fabric, animal skin and leather, every love seat sofa chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer love seat sofa chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each love seat sofa chair bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made love seat sofa chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, C&B Italia and De Sede are consistently popular.

How Much is a Love Seat Sofa Chair?

Prices for a love seat sofa chair start at $837 and top out at $12,000 with the average selling for $5,987.

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.

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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.