$42,066
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
$2,980Sale 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
$13,361 / 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
$201,418
H 47.75 in W 66.5 in
Grand 19th Century English Marine Painting in Stunning Light
By John Wilson Ewbank
Located in London, GB
John Wilson Ewbank (1799 - 1847) Shipping in the Harbour, South Shields Oil on canvas 39.5 x 58 inches unframed 47.75 x 66.5 inches framed Provenance: Christie's October 2002; L...
Oil
Sold|$12,950
H 38.75 in W 54.5 in D 2.25 in
19th Century Oil on Canvas Bacchante Group Attributed to Leopold Schmutzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large 19th century oil on canvas Bacchante group depicting two allegorical young semi-nude maidens dancing with pan, attributed to Leopold Schmutzler (1864-1941). Signed (Lower-Rig...
Canvas, Giltwood
$4,069
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
Sold|$30,047
H 21.26 in W 29.93 in D 17.33 in
1920's Louis Vuitton Trunk, 70 cm Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Vuitton Hat Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Superb Louis Vuitton steamer trunk featuring stenciled canvas, all leather trim in deep chocolate color, solid brass Louis Vuitton stamped clasps, lock and studs, solid brass corners...
Brass
Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"Boat" bed in carved mahogany wood, 19th century. Head and feet of the same height, are decorated with a circular molding, while the rear, by harmony, follows the lines of the front...
Wood, Mahogany
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
$16,554
H 24.02 in W 40.95 in D 21.26 in
Important 18th Century circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important 18th century hand craved Italian circa 1740 Tete a Tete conversation settee What a find, I have never seen another ...
Upholstery, Giltwood
$17,037
H 76.78 in W 150.01 in D 86.62 in
Large Neo-Classical Solid Oak Bed painted with Gilt Work & Cherubs, France, 1880
Located in London, Park Royal
Handcrafted in solid oak in France circa 1880, this remarkable Neo-Classical bed was commissioned for a member of European royalty. It was also featured in a film during the mid-20th...
Wood
$16,712
H 70 in W 87.7 in D 88.5 in
Cherub Bed Hand Crafted in the Rococo Style Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The iconic Rococo style Cherub Bed, hand carved in solid wood, is featured in the bedrooms of Soho House, NY and Crazy Bear, UK. The playful curves, harmonious proportions and genero...
Gesso, Wood
French Louis XV Style Settee in Red Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning French 1920s Louis XV style settee upholstered in a rich red velvet upholstery with a creamy painted wood frame. The brass nailhead detailing adds an extra touch of sophis...
Fabric
$4,131
H 46.86 in W 84.26 in D 24.41 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Chaise Longue
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved mahogany chaise longue having an outstanding quality mahogany shaped back with carved scrolls, flowers, leaves and grapes, scroll shaped ...
Other
$3,500
H 39 in W 69 in D 25 in
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa. Item features a carved face to lower crest ands further carved wooden frame throughout raised on paw...
Fabric, Mahogany
$1,450 / item
H 9.45 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Cuyo Large Alpaca Silver & Blue Onyx Stone Pair of Bookends
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Cuyo bookends are solid heavy beautiful pieces of geometrical onyx stone, mostly in square base and round top. Very sharm for a personal library. Our pieces are made by hand. One of...
Stone, Onyx, Metal
$1,505
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
$69,710 / 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
Fine Antique Upholstered Mahogany Reclamier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant and fine mahogany reclaimer upholstered in a blue and white woven fabric with geometric design accentuated with contrasting flue double welting. The reclaimer with beauti...
Fabric, Mahogany
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.