English Chippendale Mahogany Needlepoint Sofa, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany sofa with serpentine back, flanking scrolled arms, floral needlepoint
Upholstery, Mahogany
English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Needlepoint Sofa, Circa 1750
By Joseph Aronson
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chinese Chippendale mahogany sofa with carved corner fret works, serpentine back, scrolled
Eclipse sofa, by ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Eclipse Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] L 2550 mm / 100.4” D 1110 mm / 43.7” H 595 mm
Velvet, Oak
Egg Sofa, By ATRA
By Alexander Andersson Diaz, ATRA
Located in New York, NY
The Egg Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] SMALL VERSION L 2500 mm / 98.4” D 955 mm / 37.6
Brass, Stainless Steel
Rare Needlepoint Empire Salon (One Sofa and Two Armchairs)
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa and two armchairs in mahogany. The armrest is adorned with dolphins and saber-shaped legs
Mahogany
$9,495
H 41.5 in W 74.5 in D 30 in
Fantastic Needlepoint Upholstered Venetian or Italian Louis XV Style Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
30 deep and seat height is 18.75 Italian needlepoint settee, Venetian tapestry sofa, 19th-century
Walnut
Antique Victorian Needlepoint Sofa
Located in Sofia, BG
Victorian amazing needlepoint sofa.
Antique French Louis XV Needlepoint Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV Needlepoint sofa features painstakingly hand-woven needlepoint tapestry
English Victorian Style Needlepoint Sofa
Located in Manhasset, NY
English Victorian style sofa, circa 1920s, beautiful walnut frame upholstered in needlepoint fabric
Wood, Fabric
George III Style Mahogany and Needlepoint Sofa
Located in Essex, MA
square section legs with stretchers. A Classic form with colorful hand done needlepoint and petit point.
Mahogany
Antique French Needlepoint Salon Two Seater Sofa
Located in London, GB
This antique French sofa is in excellent original condition & dates from around the 1890-1910
Fabric, Walnut
Louis XV Walnut Canape with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis XV style hand carved walnut canape with needlepoint upholstery. The figurals are in petit
Wood, Wool, Silk
Sold
H 43 in W 52 in D 31 in
French Louis XV Style Aubusson Upholstered Antique Sofa, Paris, circa 1880
Located in Tarry Town, NY
-style antique Settee /sofa. Created during the opulent Belle Époque era, circa 1890, this settee
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
18th Century French Walnut Settee with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Mid 18th Century French Walnut Settee Upholstered in Exceptional Needlework. This beautiful, shapely settee with its nine cabriole legs, camel back and delicately carved serpentin...
Upholstery
Vintage serpentine curved sofa set by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Sayreville, NJ
MCM Serpentine Sofa Pair by Weiman furniture Gorgeous Ying Yang style sofa set in original
Upholstery
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style French Canape Sofa
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century Louis XV style French canape sofa, serpentine form with conforming shaped back
Beech
Sold
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Floral Cushion Cover Beige Cream Sofa Armchair Scatter Pillow Case
Located in Wembley, GB
Woven by hand with a royal colour palette this cushion is an excellent example of needlepoint
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique 19th Century French Needlepoint and Petit Point Sofa Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th Century Needlepoint and Petit Point sofa. Sofa is in excellent condition. Needlepoint
Wool, Silk, Wood
Sold
H 45 in W 74 in D 29.5 in
French Louis XV Style Aubusson Upholstered Antique Sofa, Paris, circa 1890
Located in Shippensburg, PA
together in extensive gardens with their dogs. The sofa rests over six cabriole legs terminating in
Giltwood, Upholstery
Sold
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Cushion Cover Deep Blue Floral Pillow Case Sofa Armchair Scatter
Located in Wembley, GB
needlepoint cushions from the 1990s. The central design features a cream background woven with an intricate
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Painted Louis XV-style floral needlepoint sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
19th century Louis XV-style floral needlepoint sofa with loose cushion. Moss green paint to
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Mid-Century Needlepoint Upholstered Sofas
Located in San Francisco, CA
fully upholstered and eclectically tufted rolled arm sofas in crimson Garberdeen wool trim
A Chippendale Camelback Settee
Located in Woodbury, CT
A George II needlepoint covered small scaled Chippendale camelback settee with marlborough legs in
Mahogany
Sold
H 39 in W 72 in D 34 in
Antique French Needlepoint Sofa with Exquisite Detail and Hand-Carved Legs
Located in Glen Ellyn, IL
One of a kind French antique needlepoint sofa, circa 1900 with exquisite detail and excellent
Velvet, Wool
$194,500
H 32 in Dm 51 in
Italian 19th-20th Century Whimsical White Marble Wishing Wellhead with Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and exceptionally carved Italian 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style whimsical white Carrara marble wishing wellhead, raised on an octagonal two-step marble base. The...
Carrara Marble
$5,800
H 30.25 in W 84.25 in D 29.5 in
19th Century Country French Provincial Pine Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous 19th century country French provincial farmhouse dining table crafted from pine. The table is purported to be from a 17th century monastery in Quebec. The table features a t...
Iron
Wedgwood Queensware 'Moonlight Lustre' Nautilus Shell Form Centerpiece
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful early 19th Century Wedgwood 'Moonlight Lustre' Centerpiece in the form of an open Nautilus Shell decorated in iridescent tones of pink, purple, cream and orange. The base...
Ceramic
Alain Maunier 1960s French Ceramic Coffee Set
By Vallauris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible ceramic coffee set made by French ceramic maker Alain Maunier in Vallauris, 1960's. Set includes 1x large coffee pot with lid, 1x sugar bowl with lid, 1x creamer pot witho...
Ceramic
$16,600Sale Price|24% Off
H 35.5 in W 54 in D 32 in
Important Maison Jansen Loveseat Reupholstered in Pink Bouclé, c. 1930s, Signed
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eat your hearts out Jansen collectors, this Maison Jansen loveseat is signed underneath with 'Jansen/ Industria Argentina' stenciled fabric signifying this important upholstered sett...
Bouclé, Wood
Antique French Terracotta Tiles (17-18-19th Century)
Located in Saint-Gondon, Centre-Val de Loire
These reclaimed antique terracotta hexagonal, primarily from the17th-18th and 19th centuries, have been carefully salvaged from historic French homes during renovations or demolition...
Terracotta
The Salon, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Walnut Sheepskin Chair, Model Easy
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Easy Chair is the outcome of an ongoing creative collaboration between designer Niklas Runesson and Dusty Deco. Runesson, a self-taught artist, furniture designer, and skilled carpen...
Sheepskin, Walnut
$17,864Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 36.22 in W 35.43 in D 55.12 in
90° Minuto Foosball Table by Teckell in Walnut
By Teckell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A subtle and elegant walnut structure highlights and supports this modern and essential foosball table, inviting the challenge of enjoying the game until its very last minute (90° Mi...
Crystal
$6,131 / item
H 38.98 in W 33.86 in D 37.41 in
The Flanders- Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair with Footstool
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influentia...
Linen
$4,480
H 15.75 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
A Set of 5 Architectural RADICAL & POSTMODERN Metal VASES, by KAPPA, France 1970
By François Monnet
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional and spectacular set of 5 geometric vases, Post-Modern, Radical, 5 different sizes stainless steel rectangular structures, forming together a kind of "Cityscape" set of...
Metal
English Mahogany Writing Table, Early 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite writing desk is crafted of rich mahogany and features the straightforward design prevalent in England during the early 19th century. A luxurious leather-covered top pr...
Brass
19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This elegant 19th-century French chest of drawers combines practicality with antique charm. Crafted from high-quality wood, the chest features three drawers in the front, each adorne...
Wood
$9,080
H 51.19 in W 31.5 in D 12.6 in
Dante Chinoiserie-Style Carved Wooden Bar Cabinet by Spini Firenze
By Spini Firenze
Located in Milan, IT
A celebration of Chinoiserie's poetic scenarios and sumptuous details, this clean-lined wooden bar cabinet is an authentic cabinetmaking masterpiece. Gold-leaf and shaded-red decorat...
Wood
George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase
Located in Huntington, NY
This exceptional George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase with Glazed Doors, has wonderful flame & crotch grain Mahogany. Comprised of a large central cabinet, flanked by 2 sma...
Brass
$336,603
H 10.83 in W 13 in D 7.09 in
Agate Cup with Jewelled and Enamelled Gold and Silver-Gilt Mounts by Morel
By Jean-Valentin Morel
Located in London, GB
This exquisite work of art was created circa 1836-1840 in France by the acclaimed French gold and silversmith, Jean-Valentin Morel. Using only the finest of materials and with except...
Agate, Gold, Enamel, Silver
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.
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