Ruffle Cushion
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Victorian Pillows and Throws
Tapestry, Velvet
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Ceramic
Antique 1890s French Brooches
Agate, Pearl, Gold
Antique Early 1800s Vanity Items
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Linen, Fruitwood, Down
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Pillows and Throws
Cotton, Silk
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Pottery
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Tin
Antique Mid-19th Century British Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Leather, Wood, Paint
2010s American Modern Benches
Steel
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Sofas
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century English Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Retro Brooches
Crystal, Rhodium
20th Century American Vases
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Maple
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Linen
20th Century European Louis XVI Stools
Linen, Walnut
1980s Korean Maxi Dresses
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Linen, Wood, Down
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Burlap, Down, Feathers, Linen, Slip
20th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Wood
Late 20th Century North American Loveseats
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
20th Century American Armchairs
Cane, Wood, Linen, Upholstery
20th Century French Armchairs
20th Century American Romantic Wingback Chairs
Down, Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Linen, Giltwood, Down
20th Century European Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Linen, Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century European Louis XV Sofas
Wood, Linen, Upholstery, Down
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Wingback Chairs
Linen, Down
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Linen, Walnut, Down
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Linen
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Linen, Giltwood, Down
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Giltwood, Linen, Cane
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Cane, Down, Linen, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Benches
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Cotton, Down, Giltwood, Linen, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Chairs
Down, Linen, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Cotton, Foam, Linen, Raw Linen, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Louis XV Benches
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
20th Century European Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
20th Century French Provincial Club Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Down
Early 20th Century European Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Down, Linen, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Sofas
Down, Giltwood, Linen, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Cotton, Linen, Giltwood, Down
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Down, Feathers, Linen, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Cane, Walnut, Down
20th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Paint, Upholstery, Wood, Linen
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Linen, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Down
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut, Down
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Wood, Down, Linen, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Giltwood, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Down
20th Century European Louis XVI Chairs
Linen, Cane, Foam, Wood
20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Linen, Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut, Down
20th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Cane, Wood, Down
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cane, Foam, Linen, Paint, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Daybeds
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century European Louis XV Armchairs
Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Down
20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Ruffle Cushion For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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