Ornate Sofas
Early 20th Century French Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Rococo Sofas
Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century French Sofas
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Tapestry, Giltwood, Wool, Silk
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Federal Sofas
Leather
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Sofas
Wood
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Victorian Sofas
Gold Leaf
20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Leather
Antique 1860s German Rococo Porcelain
Porcelain
20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Leather
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees
Mahogany, Walnut
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Settees
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Settees
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Side Tables
Poplar, Satinwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Victorian Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Recent Sales
2010s Sofas
Mohair
Vintage 1920s American Sofas
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Fabric, Pine
2010s Italian Baroque Sofas
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Victorian Sofas
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century British Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Fabric
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Art
Paper
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Wood, Giltwood
20th Century English Sofas
Beech
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Teak
Early 2000s French Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Birch, Burl
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rustic Sofa Tables
Marble, Iron
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Daybeds
Iron, Steel
Antique 19th Century Spanish Console Tables
Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Console Tables
20th Century European Other Living Room Sets
Wood, Fabric
20th Century Victorian Sofas
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Pine
Mid-20th Century Swedish Louis XV Sofas
Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker
20th Century Regency Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Baroque Benches
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Primitive Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Daybeds
Steel, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Brass
Antique 19th Century Indian Sofas
Wood
French Sofas
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Sofas
Antique 19th Century American Art Nouveau Settees
Antique Mid-19th Century French Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century English Other Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Birch
Antique 19th Century English Regency Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Damask, Giltwood
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Vintage 1930s French Belle Époque Picture Frames
Bronze, Enamel
1990s Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Dinner Plates
Crystal
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Decorative Art
Cowhide
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Chairs
Fabric, Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Buffets
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Daybeds
Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Napoleon III Sofas
Mohair, Silk
Antique Late 18th Century French Other Pillows and Throws
Linen, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Ornate Sofas 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.
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