Sette Couch
Antique Early 19th Century French Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Wool, Bouclé, Linen, Wood, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Wool, Bouclé, Linen, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Alpaca
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Zebra Hide, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Alpaca, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Wool, Alpaca, Bouclé, Linen, Wood, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Alpaca, Mohair, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas
Wood, Linen, Wool, Walnut, Bouclé, Oak, Leather
2010s American Georgian Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Wood, Oak, Alpaca, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Bouclé, Canvas, Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Oak, Leather, Wool, Linen
Early 2000s American Georgian Sofas
Leather
20th Century American Empire Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Patio and Ga...
Fabric, Oak, Wood, Velvet, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Patio and Ga...
Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chaise Longues
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Loveseats
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Loveseats
Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Loveseats
Brass, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century English Napoleon III Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Wood, Leather, Burl, Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Settees
Wood, Satin
Antique 1890s French Egyptian Revival Sofas
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century British Sofas
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas
Brass
20th Century French Sofas
Walnut, Cane
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary European Sofas
Upholstery, Glass
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas
Reed
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Iron
Vintage 1940s American Regency Loveseats
Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron, Brass
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum, Metal
20th Century American Chesterfield Sofas
20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wool, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Spanish Sofas
Metal
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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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