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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Suede
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Suede
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Suede
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Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Fur, Plastic, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Living Room Sets
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Convex Mirrors
Glass, Wood
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Seagrass, Oak, Rush
1990s Italian Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Wool, Cotton
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
20th Century Industrial Stools
Zinc
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
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Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s British Sofas
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables
Marble, Travertine
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Leather, Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Plastic
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Sofas
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Suede
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Suede
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Plastic
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Canvas
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Suede
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Suede
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Plastic
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Plywood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Living Room Sets
Fabric
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Marenco Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.