Retro Sofa Couch
1960s Swedish Retro Sofa Couch
Fabric, Wood
1950s Swedish Retro Sofa Couch
Fabric, Pine
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Metal
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Leather, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Upholstery, Wood
1950s German Retro Sofa Couch
Metal
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Upholstery
1970s Danish Retro Sofa Couch
Fabric, Teak
1970s European Retro Sofa Couch
Fabric, Teak
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Chrome
1970s Danish Retro Sofa Couch
Fabric, Teak
1970s European Retro Sofa Couch
Metal, Stainless Steel
1970s Danish Retro Sofa Couch
Fabric, Teak
1970s Danish Retro Sofa Couch
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Retro Sofa Couch
Leather
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Brass
1970s Post-Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Cotton
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Brass
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Retro Sofa Couch
Leather, Down
Late 20th Century Retro Sofa Couch
Upholstery, Hardwood
1970s American Chinoiserie Retro Sofa Couch
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Retro Sofa Couch
Leather, Fruitwood
1950s Danish Art Deco Retro Sofa Couch
Fabric, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Upholstery, Teak
Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Retro Sofa Couch
Birch
Late 20th Century French Provincial Retro Sofa Couch
Upholstery, Hardwood, Down
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Fabric
Late 20th Century French Provincial Retro Sofa Couch
Hardwood, Down, Upholstery
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Metal
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Upholstery
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Chrome
1960s Louis XIV Retro Sofa Couch
Linen, Wood
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Retro Sofa Couch
Rosewood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Retro Sofa Couch
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Steel, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Upholstery, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Fabric, Teak
1960s Retro Sofa Couch
Film
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Retro Sofa Couch
Fabric, Beech
1980s Retro Sofa Couch
C Print
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Leather, Walnut
1970s Italian Organic Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Steel
1990s Indian Anglo-Indian Retro Sofa Couch
Maple
1990s Unknown Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Walnut, Mohair
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Retro Sofa Couch
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofa Couch
Upholstery, Bamboo
1950s Swedish Retro Sofa Couch
Fabric, Wood
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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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Today, the words couch and sofa are used interchangeably. In reality, however, a sofa and a couch are different types of furniture. A sofa is defined as an upholstered bench with cushions, two arms, and ample seating space, whereas couches are quite small, armless, and are used to lie down.
- Who says sofa vs. couch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Who says sofa vs. couch comes down to geography and profession. In the United States, many people commonly use the word couch, though some also say sofa. American interior designers and those working in the U.S. furniture industry tend to use the word sofa, which is the preferred term in the UK and Canada. Couch is also the more common name in Ireland, South Africa and Australia. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of sofas.
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