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Modular sofa 4 pieces saporiti
By Saporiti
Located in Ghedi, IT
Presenting a striking 1970s modular sofa by Sapotiri, fully reupholstered in vibrant red leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, 1972, Set of 4
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Mura” modular sofa for Cassina, patinated cognac leather, 1972, set of 4.
Mario
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, 1973, Set of 4
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” modular sofa for Ligne Roset, champagne leather and foam, France, 1973, set
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, Burgundy, 1973, Set of 4
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” modular sofa for Ligne Roset, burgundy leather and foam, France, 1973, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
H 27.56 in W 40.16 in D 40.16 in
Set of 4 seater modular sofa Rino Maturi for Mimo Padova Nuvolone, Italy 70s
By Mimo Padova
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Set of 4 "Nuvolone" Lounge Chairs by Rino Maturi for Mimo Leone & Co., Italy, 1970s
This stunning
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 28.75 in W 36.62 in D 37.41 in
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Khaki Hopsacking 4 Piece Modular Sofa Made in Sweden
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Scandinavian Modern khaki hopsacking fabric 4-piece modular sofa made in Sweden
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
H 30 in W 24.5 in D 36.5 in
Ivory “Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 4 Segments by Mario Bellini, Italy 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Camaleonda” (Italian word play combining the words ‘chameleon’ and ‘wave’) sofa is Mario
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Ligne Roset Blue Modular Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy, Set of Three
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
design Classic.
This three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be configured into one
Category
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Yellow Modular Sofa, Set of Three
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
design Classic.
This three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be configured into one
Category
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 27.56 in
Ligne Roset Dark Blue Togo Modular Sofa and Footstool, Set of Five
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
design Classic.
This five-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be configured into one large
Category
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 27.56 in W 125.99 in D 108.67 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Grey Modular Sofa, Set of Three
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
design Classic.
This three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be configured into one large
Category
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Customizable Normann Copenhagen Sum Modular Sofa 4 Seater by Simon Legald
By Simon Legald, Normann Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
contemporary elegance. Sum is the name of Normann Copenhagen’s take on a light modular sofa, which has the same
Category
2010s Danish Sectional Sofas
Materials
Textile
H 29.93 in W 134.06 in D 33.86 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Pink Corner Modular Sofa, Set of Three
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
design Classic.
This three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be configured into one
Category
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 27.56 in
Ligne Roset Dark Blue Togo Modular Sofa by Michel Ducaroy, Set of Three
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
design Classic.
This three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be configured into one
Category
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Togo Brown Leather Modular Sofa, Set of Five
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
design Classic.
This five-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be configured into one large
Category
Vintage 1980s French Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 125.99 in D 108.67 in
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Camaleonda Sofa and Ottoman - Set of 4
By Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
Vintage authentic Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Camaleonda sofa; a designer classic.
Modular design
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Blue Modular Sofa and Footstool, Set of Five
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
design Classic.
This five-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be configured into one large
Category
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 27.56 in W 125.99 in D 108.67 in
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue petrol velvet, Italy, 1970, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Pink Modular Sofa and Footstool, Set of Five
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
design Classic.
This five-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be configured into one large
Category
Late 20th Century French Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 27.56 in W 125.99 in D 108.67 in
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, cognac leather, Italy, 1970, set of four
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
Ligne Roset Togo Grey Modular Sofa and Footstool by Michel Ducaroy, Set of Five
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
design Classic.
This five-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be configured into one large
Category
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 27.56 in W 125.99 in D 108.67 in
Ulbald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ulbald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, dark brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Vintage Midcentury Asian Style 7 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa Set by John Wiser
By John Wisner
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage midcentury Asian Style 7 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa Set by John Wiser for Ficks Reed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Bamboo
H 31.5 in W 99 in D 32 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, four elements
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, four elements
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Black Leather, 1970, Set of 4
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, black leather, Italy, 1970, four elements
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Italian Mid Century Modern Modular Sofa By Diego Mattu for P1 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Modular sofa set "Malù, Italian design piece realised in 1960s by Diego Mattu for 1P. This very
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede, Plastic
1970's 6 Piece Modular Leather Sofa by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Las Vegas, NV
for this set are truly endless. Use it as one long sofa, 2 matching 3 seat sofas, a 4 seat sofa and 2
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Amanta Modular Sofa in Orange Leather for C&B Italy, from Mario Bellini 1960s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Oirlo, LI
Mario Bellini Amanta modular sofa in orange leather for C&B Italy, 1960s.
Four separate elements
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
H 27.17 in W 32.29 in D 29.53 in
Large Modular Sofa by Giuseppe Munari for Poltrona Munari, Italy, 1970's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Large Modular Sofa by Giuseppe Munari for Poltrona Munari, Italy, 1970's
A unique piece in our
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 24.41 in W 129.14 in D 68.51 in
Danish 4-seater sofa, laminated beech and mahogany model AX by Peter Hvidt 1960.
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
another armchair, available in another listing, to create a modular 3- to 5-seater sofa. High-quality
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Mahogany
H 29.14 in W 85.83 in D 29.14 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Yellow Sofa and Footstool, Set of Five
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
design Classic.
This five-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be configured into one large
Category
Late 20th Century French Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 27.56 in W 125.99 in D 108.67 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Camel Brown Leather Togo Sofas, Set of Five
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
design Classic.
This five-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be configured into one large
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
H 27.56 in W 125.99 in D 108.67 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy White Bouclé Togo Sofa and Footstool, Set of Five
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
design Classic.
This five-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be configured into one large
Category
Late 20th Century French Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
H 27.56 in W 125.99 in D 108.67 in
De Sede DS-600 ''Non Stop'' Sectional Sofa, 1970s Early Model, Set of 14
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Zagreb, HR
The iconic De Sede DS-600 modular sofa, also known as 'Snake', 'Caterpillar' or 'Non-Stop'.
This
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 127.96 in D 39.38 in
1968 Ciprea Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina (1968), Italy, Set of 4
By Mario Bellini, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Tito Agnoli, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Beautiful and chic set of 4 Ciprea armchairs by the legendary Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Plywood
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 28.35 in
'Down' Sofa in black leather by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in amstelveen, NL
Albizzate, 1970s Italy. Part of the Down series this set consist a 2-piece modular sofa, 4 cabinets and a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Leather
H 29.53 in W 172.45 in D 32.29 in
Danish 3-seater sofa, laminated beech and mahogany model AX by Peter Hvidt 1960.
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
longues, available in another listing, to create a modular 4- or 5-seater sofa. High-quality workmanship
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Mahogany
H 29.14 in W 64.97 in D 29.14 in
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois Mah-Jong 18 pieces Sofa in Kenzo Takada Fabric
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, Kenzo Takada
Located in Seattle, WA
.
The set comprises of:
12 flat base pieces.
4 backrest pieces.
2 corner pieces.
Designed by Hans
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Orange Togo, Set of Three
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
design Classic.
This three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be configured into one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Orange Togo, Set of Five
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
design Classic.
This five-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be configured into one large
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Brown Leather Togo, Set of Three
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
design Classic.
This three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be configured into one
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Camel Brown Leather Togo, Set of Three
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
design Classic.
This three-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be configured into one large
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Blue Togo Armchair and Footstool by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Set of Two
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
design Classic.
This two-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and comprises of a fireside chair and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 27.56 in W 34.26 in D 40.16 in
Ligne Roset Dark Blue Togo Armchair and Footstool by Michel Ducaroy, Set of Two
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
design Classic.
This two-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and comprises of a fireside chair and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 27.56 in W 34.26 in D 40.16 in
Seating as Minimalist Sculpture, 4 Elements by Uredat, 1969, Mohair Upholstery
By Klaus Uredat, COR
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Amazing, museum quality, modular 'CORBI' seating set, composed of four elements, designed by Klaus
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Foam, Wood
H 23.63 in W 43.31 in D 27.56 in
Dreipunkt International Vintage Modular Velvet redbrown Sectional Sofa 70ties
By Dreipunkt International
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Vintage Modular Sofa consisting of 6 pieces. Manufactured by Dreipunkt International in the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Cord, Plastic, Beech
H 30.71 in W 24.81 in D 32.68 in
Rolf Benz Vintage Modular Living Room Suite Leather Lounge Sofa, Germany
By Rolf Benz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This 4 stunning Modular sectional leather chairs/ sofa was manufactured by Germany by Rolf Benz
Category
Vintage 1970s German Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood, Oak, Down
H 27.96 in W 28.35 in D 34.26 in
'Camaleonda' in Original Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1976, Signed
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Camaleonda sectional couch set is with its original deep chocolate brown leather includes fourteen (14
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 26 in W 38 in D 38 in
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Green, 1970, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” modular sofa for B&B Italia, dark green leather, 1970, set of four
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 32.29 in W 32.29 in D 34.65 in
Stunning colorful Mah Jong Missoni fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
This big, stunning & colorfull Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer is a timeless masterpiece in the Roche
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Set of 4 Mario Bellini Sofaelements, Modell "Amanta" for C&B Italia 1960
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Wolfurt, AT
The set consists of four beige leather modular sofa elements, designed by Mario Bellini for the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
H 25.6 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Set of 4 Cane and Chrome "Plia" Italian Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous set of 4 original and signed Cane "Plia" folding chairs in Vienna straw wicker and chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely set of 4 original and signed "Plia" folding chairs in the timeless chrome and clear lucite
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Red and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Piretti for Castelli, Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely set of 4 original and signed "Plia" chairs with a vibrant red metal structure and clear
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 3 Danish armchairs, laminated beech and mahogany model AX by Peter Hvidt.
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
combined with other armchairs with armrests, available in another listing, to create a modular 3-, 4-, or 5
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Mahogany
H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 29.14 in
Expandable Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Side Table / Bar Cart /Desert Table
Located in New York City, NY
An unusual ribbon striped mahogany side table with brass inlay set into the attached tray frame and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dessert Tables and Tilt-top T...
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 25.5 in D 17.25 in
Mid Century Modern Bramin Teak Dining Table and Four Chairs
By Bramin Mobler
Located in Tulsa, OK
enthusiasts.
2. **Hans Olsen's Contributions**:
- **Roundette Dining Set**: This innovative dining set
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish modern Kurt Ostervig Cocktail Cabinet
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Tulsa, OK
features such as extendable tables and modular seating.
4. **Notable Pieces**:
- **Convertible Daybed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
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Modular Sofa Set Of 4 For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the modular sofa set of 4 you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, animal skin and leather, every modular sofa set of 4 was constructed with great care. There are 148 variations of the antique or vintage modular sofa set of 4 you’re looking for, while we also have 22 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer modular sofa set of 4, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right modular sofa set of 4, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made modular sofa set of 4 over the years, but those crafted by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia and Hans Hopfer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Modular Sofa Set Of 4?
A modular sofa set of 4 can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,744, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $61,600.
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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