Retro Sofas Australia
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Fabric, Rosewood
1950s Danish Retro Sofas Australia
Fabric, Wood
1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather, Rope, Teak
1990s Australian Organic Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather, Palmwood, Rope
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Stainless Steel
1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Foam
1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Fabric, Teak
1990s Australian Organic Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Metal
1970s Australian Post-Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Fabric
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Upholstery, Plywood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Stainless Steel
1980s Contemporary Retro Sofas Australia
Engraving
1980s Contemporary Retro Sofas Australia
Etching, Engraving
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Oak
1980s Contemporary Retro Sofas Australia
Etching
1990s Contemporary Retro Sofas Australia
Charcoal, Archival Paper
1980s Contemporary Retro Sofas Australia
Archival Paper, Graphite
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Stainless Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Oak, Fabric
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Rosewood, Leather, Fabric
1990s Contemporary Retro Sofas Australia
Charcoal, Archival Paper
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Glass, Wood
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Rosewood, Leather, Fiberglass
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Metal
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Cane, Teak
1970s Brazilian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Suede, Rosewood
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Travertine
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather, Cedar
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Velvet
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Cane, Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Bouclé
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Beech, Leather
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather, Beech
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather, Beech
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Beech, Leather
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Beech, Leather
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Beech, Leather
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather, Beech
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Aluminum
1970s Australian Retro Sofas Australia
Wood
1980s Retro Sofas Australia
Silver Gelatin
1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Paper, Wood
1990s Australian Organic Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather, Palmwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather, Wool, Teak
1990s Australian Retro Sofas Australia
Leather, Rope, Palmwood
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather, Wood, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Oak, Sheepskin
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather, Wool, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Teak, Leather, Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Oak, Animal Skin
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Wool, Mahogany
1990s Australian Navajo Retro Sofas Australia
Iron
1990s Australian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather, Palmwood
1990s Australian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather, Palmwood
1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather, Rope, Teak
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Stainless Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Teak
1990s Australian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather, Palmwood
1980s Australian Organic Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather, Palmwood
1990s Australian Organic Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather, Palmwood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Sheepskin, Oak
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Sheepskin, Oak
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Sheepskin, Beech
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Sheepskin, Beech
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Textile, Laminate
1950s European Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Sheepskin, Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Wool, Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Wool, Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Wool, Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Wool, Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Wool, Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Wool, Mahogany
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Sofas Australia
Gold Leaf, Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Rosewood
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Retro Sofas Australia
Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Contemporary Retro Sofas Australia
Etching
1960s Australian Scandinavian Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Teak
Mid-20th Century Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Velvet
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Beech, Leather
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Leather
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Sofas Australia
Teak, Upholstery
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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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