$28,290 / set
H 33 in W 118 in D 35 in
Roy McMackin Postmodern Romanesque Sectional Sofa, Domestic Furniture, 1990s, US
By Roy McMakin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Roy McMackin Postmodern Romanesque Sectional Sofa, Domestic Furniture, 1990s, USA. Provenance
Textile, Wood
Sold
H 28 in W 96 in D 30 in
Vintage Hampton House Custom Amber Silk Velvet Regency Romanesque 3-Seat Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Hampton house custom amber silk velvet regency Romanesque 3-seat sofa. Fully upholstered in
Velvet
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa or settee attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, c. 1950s. For reference study model "Mikki" for Puunveisto Oy - Träsnideri Ab, Finland. We...
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Flush Mount, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige embroidery fabric flush mount designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.0"H x 26.0" Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-26 (Standard) Bulbs Num...
Fabric
Paul Frankl, Console Table, Wood, USA, 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered wood console table with cabinet attributed to Paul Frankl for Barzilay, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.5" H x 35.8" W x 11.8" D Materials: Wood A...
Wood
$4,500
H 37.25 in W 24.625 in D 43 in
Gustaf Axel Berg Attribution, Rocking Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustaf Axel Berg
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and brown floral-printed fabric rocking lounge chair produced by Väsby möbel- & inredningsfabrik AB, Sweden, 1940s. Design attributed to Gustaf Axel Berg. Overall Dimensions...
Fabric, Birch
André Sornay Attribution, Console Table, Wood, France, 1930s
By Andre Sornay
Located in High Point, NC
A wood console table attributed to André Sornay, France, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.25"H x 61.0"W x 16.25"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Wood
$710
H 13.78 in W 17.72 in D 1.58 in
Antique early 20th century landscape oil painting of desert landscape
Located in Ebberup, DK
This is an original antique oil on cardboard impressionist painting from 1903. The motive is a desert landscape with mountains in the background kept in warm and intriguing colours. ...
Paint
Paul Frankl Model '5025' Coffee Table in Cork
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, coffee table '5025', lacquered cork, United States, 1950s Designed by Paul Frankl, this coffee table features a striking biomorphic form, crafted ...
Cork
Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded wood and brown fabric rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Scratching present to wood consistent with age and use. Reupholstered in brand new fab...
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Designer, Bench, Pine, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A large pine and red fabric bench designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Wear to wood consistent with age and use Vintage fabric in distressed condition. Tearing present to v...
Fabric, Wood, Pine
$5,812Sale Price|43% Off
H 32.68 in W 32.29 in D 30.32 in
1990, Frank Gehry Powerplay by Knoll International
By Frank Gehry, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
Wood, Plywood
Important Grande Brussels Tapestry
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare Brussels Tapestry depicting The Life of Alexander the Great Titled-La Bataille D'Arbeles Inricatelly woven wool and silk with a surround depicting the Trophies of War
IKEA, Lounge Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By IKEA
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and floral printed fabric lounge chair produced by IKEA, Sweden, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.25"H x 23.25"W x 30.0"D Seat Height (inches): 16.5" Arm Height (inc...
Fabric, Birch
1940s Cabinet in Solid Oak with Latticework
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, oak, glass, Italy, 1940s A design that quietly bridges the gap between sleek modernism and handcrafted warmth. The cabinet’s facade is composed of three tall, narrow doors ...
Glass, Oak
Luigi Gorgoni, Sideboard, Elm, Italy, 1980s
By Luigi Gorgoni
Located in High Point, NC
An elm sideboard designed by Luigi Gorgoni and produced by Roche Bobois, Italy, c. 1980s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.625"H x 90.5"W x 19.625"D All items ship from High Point, ...
Elm
French Designer, Center Table, Walnut, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut center table or dining table designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.0"H x 61.75"W x 39.25"D All items ship from High Point, North Carol...
Walnut
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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