Serpentine Sofa Pair
Vintage 1980s American Sofas
Metal
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Lucite
Early 2000s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
1990s Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Sofas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Sofas
Leather
20th Century American Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Textile
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Burl
Vintage 1920s Louis XV Console Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Irish Settees
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Night Stands
Breccia Marble
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
2010s French Modern Chairs
Resin
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
2010s Chippendale End Tables
Mahogany
2010s Modern Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Goatskin
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Side Tables
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Armchairs
Bronze
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Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Marble, Onyx, Stainless Steel, Brass, Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Carrara Marble, Marble, Onyx, Brass, Gold Leaf, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s American Minimalist Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Stainless Steel
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Ultrasuede
Antique Mid-19th Century European Louis XVI Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1870s Danish Victorian Sofa Tables
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Empire Sofas
Damask, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Sheraton Sofa Tables
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Burl
Antique 1750s English Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Ultrasuede, Lucite
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Lucite
Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Organic Modern Sofas
Ultrasuede
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Bouclé
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Ultrasuede, Lucite
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Sofas
Leather
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Acrylic, Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Textile, Lucite, Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Bouclé
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Lucite
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather, Walnut
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Bouclé
Vintage 1980s American Sectional Sofas
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Acrylic
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Lucite
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Lucite, Wood
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Mohair
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas
20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Cotton, Beech
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Acrylic
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Sofa Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Sofas
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Bouclé
1990s Modern Sofas
Fabric
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Ultrasuede
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Lucite, Walnut
Serpentine Sofa Pair 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.
- What is a serpentine sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A serpentine sofa is an upholstered seating solution with a curvy shape reminiscent of the letter “S.” Vladimir Kagan designed the piece of furniture in 1950, and it has since become one of the best-known couches of the mid-century period. On 1stDibs, find a range of serpentine sofas.
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