$42,164
H 39.38 in W 81.89 in D 41.34 in
Venetian Rococo Armchairs Sofa set hand-carved walnut , leather upholstered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th Century Venetian Rococò armchairs and sofa by Atelier Cadorin Venice in hand-carved
Leather, Walnut
$2,989Sale Price|20% Off
H 44.1 in W 65.36 in D 29.53 in
Rococo Revival Walnut Sofa Circa 1860 in Violet Upholstery
Located in Opole, PL
Rococo Revival Walnut Sofa Circa 1860 in Violet Upholstery Wooden elements made of walnut wood
Upholstery, Walnut
$13,393 / set
H 44.1 in W 66.93 in D 34.65 in
Royal Louis XV or Rococo Tapestry Sofa and Chairs, Gold, Napoleon III, 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
. Hand-carved wooden body. Very old and decorative French sofa set. Gobelin fabric cover: Decorative
Wood
$10,750 / set
H 39 in W 78 in D 32 in
Antique Italian Figural Tufted Sofa and Chair Newly Reupholstered in Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Rococo Style Hand-Carved Finely Detailed Figural Lion Motif Tufted Sofa and Chair
Leather, Foam, Wood
$16,290 / set
H 43 in W 57 in D 31 in
Antique Set of French Tapestry Gild Carved Gold Wood Arm Chairs Chairs & Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing set of two chairs and a sofa original from the 19th Century. This sofa and chairs embodies
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 37.01 in W 75.6 in D 32.68 in
20th Century French Sofa Set, Rococo Baroque Style with Two Wingback Chairs
Located in Schagen, NL
This three-piece living room or sofa set, consists of a three-seat sofa and two wingback armchairs
Metal
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
18th Century Venetian Triptych of Two Armchairs and a Sofa
Located in Formigine Modena, IT
A very fine 18th century venetian triptych, composed by two armchairs and one sofa. Decoration in
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 24.02 in D 25.6 in
Set Of Four Luis XV Rococo Style Carved Walnut Amchairs, Sofa And Table
Located in Lučenec, SK
Set of 4 armchairs, sofa and table was crafted during the second half of the 19th century during
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 43.5 in W 85.5 in D 32 in
Antiqued Baroque Rococo High Relief Carved Set Settee & Chairs Continental Sofa
Located in Dayton, OH
Antiqued Baroque Rococo high relief carved set settee and chairs continental sofa Exceptional
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 45.5 in W 41 in D 28 in
20th Century Italian Rococo Style Carved, Gilt, Satin, Set of 3 Sofa, Bergeres!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning sofa, Bergeres, Italian Rococo style carved and gilt, Satin Brocade, set of 3! Pair of
Fabric, Wood
Set of French Sofa and 4 Chairs, 19th Century
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
Title: Set of sofa and 4 chairs Date/Period: XIX century Dimension: Dim.: (Canapé) 110 x 201 x 70
Wood
Chippendale Set, Sofa /2 Armchairs / 8 Chairs, 18th Century
By English School
Located in Madrid , ES
Set consisting of sofa, two armchairs and eight Chippendale chairs in walnut with carved
Wood
$13,794 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$3,245Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.4 in W 48.43 in D 43.71 in
STUNNiNG ANTIQUE VICTORIAN "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA WITH EBONISED FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale lovely Victorian Aesthetic Movement “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch Please note the delivery fee listed is...
Velvet, Hardwood
$95,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
$15,042Sale Price|20% Off
H 88.59 in W 55.52 in D 80.71 in
Letto a baldacchino. Italia, inizi del XIX sec
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Letto a baldacchino in ferro battuto con pediera e testiera in legno sagomato per poter essere rivestita di tappezzeria. I montanti in ferro battuto come i piedi presentano delle ins...
Wrought Iron
$56,621
H 98.43 in Dm 84.65 in
Imposing Italian Rezzonico Chandelier in blown Murano Glass with flowers 1960s
By Giovanni Dalla Fina Gallery
Located in Villaverla, IT
Imposing Italian Rezzonico Chandelier in blown Murano Glass with flowers 1960s Elegant, and imposing Italian Venetian, Ca Rezzonico Chandelier, in blown Murano Glass, allocated in di...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Set of 4 Italian Rococo Painted Carved Columns
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Italian Rococo (17th/18th Century) green painted columns with gold swirl carved floral design and Corinthian capitals.
Wood
$60,511 / set
H 30.32 in W 141.74 in D 55.91 in
Antique Elizabethan Revival Pollard Oak Dining Table 19th Century and 14 Chairs
Located in London, GB
There is no mistaking the style and sophisticated design of this dining set comprising an exquisite rare English antique Elizabethan Revival pollard oak extending dining table, circa...
Oak, Walnut
French Empire Bedroom Suite Walnut Nightstands Bed Commode 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Suite Comprises of a Large Gentleman's Wardrobe, a Ladies Wardrobe, Super King Size Bed, Marble Top Commode and a Pair of Marble Top Bedside Cabinets. The Whole of the Suite Bei...
Marble
19th Century Meissen clock depicting the four seasons.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th Century German, Meissen porcelain clock on stand, having wonderful bold traditional colours, the figures representing the four seasons. The clock striking on...
Porcelain
$1,500
H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique personal diary repository, originating from Scotland during the Victorian period, circa 1870. This striking book form keepsake case showcases the craftsmanship...
Brass
$69,909 / set
H 70.87 in W 25.01 in D 4.73 in
Set of Four Panels decorated with Allegories of art, France, Circa 1865
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of Four Panels Decorated with Allegories of Arts France Circa 1865 Height. : 180 cm (70,9 in.) ; Width : 63,5 cm (25 in.) ; Depth : 12 cm (4,7 in.) Set of four large painted pane...
Giltwood, Paint
$16,984
H 76.78 in W 150.01 in D 86.62 in
19th C. Neo Classic Large Bed With Gilt Work & Painted "Boucher" Style Cherubs
Located in London, Park Royal
This bed isn’t just fit for a king—it was actually made for royalty! Handcrafted in solid oak in France circa 1880, this remarkable Neo-Classical bed was commissioned a member of Eu...
Wood
$68,763
H 55.12 in Dm 43.31 in
Large beautiful Baccarat and Rock Crystal Frencht chandelier with 36 light
Located in London, GB
A spectacular and large antique Baccarat French gilt bronze and rock crystal triple tier 30 bulb plus 6 pygmy bulb chandelier. Embellished with bronze bobeches, from which large rock...
Rock Crystal, Bronze
$5,272Sale Price|20% Off
H 86.62 in W 65.56 in D 76.38 in
Italian Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Highback Full Bed Lincoln Style
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-19th century Victorian Eastlake walnut carved Lincoln style bed. Features a high back with burled panels, carved finials, and open pediment with central shield / crest medallion ...
Rosewood, Walnut
$4,821
H 13.78 in W 21.26 in D 7.49 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Suitcase Classic Monogram Canvas 60s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Turin, Turin
Timeless suitcase by Louis Vuitton from the 60s with rounded edges and a double zipper. It is easy to carry with its comfortable rounded handles and bears a removable ID holder. It i...
Leather
$199,601 / set
H 44.5 in W 30 in D 19.5 in
Rare Pair of 19th Century Cabinets by Grohé with a Noble Italian Provenance
Located in London, GB
An Important Pair of Cabinets By Grohé Frères of Paris From a Noble Genoese Family Constructed primarily from matched tulipwood throughout, with purpleheart and bois de rose bandin...
Ormolu
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.