Retro Couch Furniture
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Wool, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Wool, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Wool, Teak
1960s Italian Retro Couch Furniture
Fabric
1960s Italian Retro Couch Furniture
Fabric, Wood
1990s Retro Couch Furniture
Cotton
1970s American Chinoiserie Retro Couch Furniture
Upholstery, Maple
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Leather, Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Upholstery
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Rattan
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Retro Couch Furniture
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Oak, Fabric, Foam
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Leather, Fiberglass
Late 20th Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Leather, Suede
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Bouclé, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Fabric, Walnut
1980s Regency Retro Couch Furniture
Mahogany
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Leather
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Fabric, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Leather, Mahogany
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Metal
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Textile, Velvet, Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Upholstery
1990s Post-Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Fabric
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Bronze
1970s British Space Age Retro Couch Furniture
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
1970s British Space Age Retro Couch Furniture
Metal
Late 20th Century American Napoleon III Retro Couch Furniture
Velvet, Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Velvet, Ash
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Wool, Oak
1970s British Retro Couch Furniture
Steel, Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Rattan
1970s American Post-Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Chrome
1990s American Post-Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Wool, Chenille, Cotton
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Brass
1980s Post-Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Velvet
1980s American Bohemian Retro Couch Furniture
Rattan
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Fabric, Lucite, Wood, Ultrasuede
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Fabric, Foam
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Wool, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Velvet, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Wool, Velvet, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Velvet, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Velvet, Oak
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Leather, Beech
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Fabric, Wool
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Walnut, Upholstery
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Brocade, Teak
1990s American Post-Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Fabric
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Feathers, Oak, Leather, Foam
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Leather, Foam, Mahogany, Feathers
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Couch Furniture
Velvet, Oak
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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 retro furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024What retro furniture is depends on the context. In some cases, the term refers to furniture produced more than 20 years ago and is a synonym for vintage. Other times, retro refers to contemporary furniture that looks as if it were made in an earlier decade. Explore a wide variety of furniture on 1stDibs.
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