Modular Sofa Pieces
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric, Plastic
20th Century Swiss Sofas
Suede
20th Century Swiss Sofas
Suede
2010s Organic Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
Late 20th Century American Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Sofas
Fabric, Beech
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Mohair
2010s French Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Plastic
2010s Portuguese Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Textile, Plastic, Wood
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Finnish Space Age Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
2010s North American Modern Sofas
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Textile, Wood
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Canvas, Fiberglass
2010s Austrian Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Textile, Velvet
2010s Austrian Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Brass
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
2010s Austrian Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
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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.
- What is a modular sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A modular sofa is an upholstered seating solution meant to accommodate two or more people. Unlike standard sofas, modular designs feature multiple individual pieces that you can mix, match and arrange into different shapes and configurations. You will sometimes see them called sectional sofas. Find a range of modular sofas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A three-section sofa is an upholstered couch that is designed with three sections for seating. A traditional sofa is typically a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people, whereas a sectional sofa consists of multiple pieces that can be arranged in several different layouts. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary sectional sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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