Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
1970s German Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Metal
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Ultrasuede, Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Leather, Plastic, Foam
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Aluminum
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Brass, Steel
1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Foam
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Steel
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Upholstery, Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Steel
1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Fabric
1970s German Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood, Oak, Down
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Leather
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Wool
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Fabric, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Oak
1970s European Post-Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Leather, Lucite
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Cane, Rattan, Ceramic
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Cane, Rattan
1960s Danish Adam Style Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Wool, Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Walnut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Brass
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Silk
2010s American Brutalist Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Wood, Walnut, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Onyx, Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Steel
2010s American Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Metal
2010s South African Minimalist Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Wood
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Rosewood, Leather, Fiberglass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Copper, Brass
2010s Greek Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Teak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Leather, Foam, Wood
1970s Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Wicker
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Velvet, Teak
1950s Indian Rustic Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Cane, Teak
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Velvet, Teak
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Velvet, Teak
1950s Italian Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Brass
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Velvet, Teak
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Chrome
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Fabric, Bamboo, Formica
1970s American Space Age Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Leather, Fiberglass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Danish Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Leather, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Leather, Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Upholstery
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Steel
1950s Italian Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Chrome, Stainless Steel
1970s Norwegian Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Steel
1970s Italian Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Mohair
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Leather, Wood, Upholstery
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Leather, Wood, Upholstery
1950s Italian Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Wool, Rosewood
1950s Italian Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
1960s Danish Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
1950s Danish Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Fabric, Oak
1960s Danish Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Upholstery
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Teak, Wool
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Leather, Beech, Lacquer
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Maple
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
1950s Brazilian Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Teak
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Stainless Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Fabric
1970s American Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Foam, Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Steel
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Stainless Steel
1950s Italian Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Retro Lounge Suite Sofas
Upholstery, Reed, Rattan
Retro Lounge Suite 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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