Recamier Sofa
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
Antique 1820s Regency Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Sectional Sofas
Cotton, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Chaise Longues
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Chaise Longues
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Ebony, Mahogany
Antique 1850s American Rococo Revival Chaise Longues
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Daybeds
Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Swiss Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Chaise Longues
Wood
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Upholstery, Wicker
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chaise Longues
Upholstery
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2010s South African Modern Side Tables
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Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Empire Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Walnut
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Cane, Teak
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Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s Sofas
Chenille
2010s Swiss Modern Sofas
Aluminum
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Early 20th Century French Chaise Longues
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Chrome, Metal
Antique 19th Century Dutch Chaise Longues
Textile, Wood
American Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Adam Style Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Antique Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Regency Sofas
Antique 19th Century Swedish Daybeds
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century European Empire Daybeds
Fruitwood, Muslin
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century American Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Chaise Longues
Mahogany, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Chaise Longues
Wood
Antique 1830s French Empire Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Sofas
Wood
Early 2000s American Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Sofas
Wood
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Sofas
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Velvet, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Sofas
Wood, Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Daybeds
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Chaise Longues
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Unknown Regency Chaise Longues
Early 20th Century Empire Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Regency Chaise Longues
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Daybeds
Textile, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Canapes
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s French Empire Chaise Longues
Bronze
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Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Daybeds
Birch
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Settees
Birch
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Vintage 1980s French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Damask, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Walnut
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Velvet
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Charles X Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Sofas
Mahogany
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Recamier Sofa 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.
- What is a recamier sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A recamier sofa is a type of couch that features a high curved headrest and a low footrest. This type of sofa is sometimes backless that can be kept flat across the wall. A recamier sofa looks great in a living room, bedroom, study or elsewhere in your home. Shop a range of antique and vintage recamier sofas on 1stDibs.
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