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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
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Vintage 1980s American Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Sofas
Upholstery
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Brass
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Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Sofas
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
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Wool, Wood
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Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Teak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sofas
Walnut, Muslin
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Sofas
Wool
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Wood
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Lambskin, Wood
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Settees
Sheepskin, Bouclé
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rattan
Vintage 1930s Swedish Sofas
Satinwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Early 20th Century Sofas
Beech
Early 20th Century Sofas
Beech
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair
Vintage 1970s Sofas
20th Century Dutch Sofas
Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
20th Century American Sofas
Cotton
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Sofas
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Sofa Tables
Wood, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Vintage 1960s Unknown Tables
Vintage 1970s Modern Settees
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Unknown Chinoiserie Console Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1910s English Jacobean Side Tables
Oak
Vintage 1910s English Jacobean Side Tables
Oak
Vintage 1910s English Jacobean Side Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Night Stands
Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Antique 19th Century French Sofa Tables
Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
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Late 20th Century Sofas
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Sofas
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Sofas
Beech
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Sofas
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Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
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Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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2010s American Modern Credenzas
Oak
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Wicker
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Magazine Racks and Stands
Wood
2010s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sofas
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century European Pedestals and Columns
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
2010s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Bauhaus Side Tables
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Scalloped Sofa 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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