One Cushion Couch
2010s American Modern Sofas
Down, Feathers
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Maple, Lacquer
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Ash
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Ash, Leather
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
2010s English Modern Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Italian Sofas
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Sofas
Faux Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood, Foam, Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
2010s Central American Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery
2010s American Minimalist Sectional Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood, Foam, Faux Leather, Velvet
Antique 18th Century American Sofas
Abalone, Fabric, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery, Down
Antique 19th Century British Edwardian Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Organic Modern Sofas
Linen, Cane, Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Fabric
2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Wood
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sofas
Leather, Oak
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Minimalist Sofas
Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s Turkish Modern Sectional Sofas
Metal
20th Century English Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Sofas
Rattan
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century American Modern Sofas
Silk, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood, Oak, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sofas
Wool, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sofas
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Foam, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Sofas
Foam, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Foam
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 11, 2024A one-person couch is typically called an armchair.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered piece of seating that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
Armchairs are among the types of chairs you should know when decorating your home. Most living rooms include at least one armchair. Typically upholstered and including comfortable armrests, armchairs vary by size, style and color, allowing you to use them to make a statement, focus on comfort or show off your personality.
Find a collection of vintage armchairs on 1stDibs.
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