$650
H 32 in W 48 in D 25 in
Vintage French Louis XV Victorian Style Small Cream Painted Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Victorian Style Small Cream Painted Settee Loveseat Sofa. Item features a
Cane, Wood
Pair Vintage Toile Small Louis XV-Style Sofas
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning pair of circa 1970-80 Louis XV-Style small sofas or settees that are upholstered
Cotton, Beech
Stunning Vintage Aged Cigar Brown Leather Small 2 Seater Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are so excited to present to you this Gorgeous Vintage Cigar Brown Leather Small Two Seater Sofa
Brass
Lovely Small Vintage Drop Leaf, Folding, Side, End, Sofa Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Here we have for sale this lovely well-made small vintage drop leaf, folding side, end, sofa, table
Wood
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H 28 in W 43 in D 32 in
Vintage Franco Albini Italian Modern Rattan Bench Small Loveseat Settee Sofa
By Franco Albini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Franco Albini Italian Modern rattan bench small loveseat settee sofa. Item features very
Rattan
Sold
H 32.68 in W 52.96 in L 32.68 in
Vintage Heritage Aged Brown Leather Hand Dyed Chesterfield Small Two Seat Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
good looking well made and decorative sofa, it has a heritage upholstery which is aged and vintage from
Leather
Vintage French Cane Sofa
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Small and attractive, this vintage caned sofa from France, circa 1930. Priced for frame only to
Cane, Fruitwood
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H 32 in W 60 in D 36 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Beautiful Black Leather 2 Seat Sofa Teak Round Legs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Black leather is soft and shows little signs of use but broken in nicely. Great small Danish Modern sofa
Leather, Teak
Scandinavian Coffee Table
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage sofa table. Small original 1960s table consisting of a teak table top and pine conical
Teak, Pine
Vintage Red Velvet Lips Sofa, circa 1970s
Located in San Antonio, TX
A soft and small vintage red velvet lips sofa is in overall good condition. In the manner of Dali
Velvet
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa, Smaller
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Mid-Century Modern curved sofa. Graceful and sleek curved and contoured design upholstered
Steel
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H 37.8 in W 53.15 in D 32.29 in
Antique Vintage Art Deco Small Two-Seat Sofa Settee Couch, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A most pleasing two-seat settee presented in good antique condition With Classic bow front to this well crafted item of functional furniture From the Art Deco period Delightfully ...
Chenille
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H 32 in W 56 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Beautiful butterscotch Leather 2 Seat Sofa Birch Legs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
nicely. Cushions have original down filled cushions. Great small Danish Modern sofa. Great vintage
Leather, Birch
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H 32.5 in W 68 in D 36 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak & Off White Leather Small Sofa Attributed to Ekornes
By Ekornes
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Scandinavian Modern small leather sofa Attributed to Ekornes comprised of a teak
Leather, Wood, Teak
Small curved vintage Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Sofa newly upholstered in Martyn Lawrence Bullard Textile "Marrakesh"
Linen, Upholstery, Down
Classic Daybed Sofa by De Sede DS 80, 1972
By De Sede
Located in Berlin, DE
sofa. Very good vintage condition.
Leather, Wood
Vintage Danish Black Leather Sofa
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Vancouver, BC
Perfect for small condos, this vintage leather sofa is brimming with character and mid-century
Leather
Loveseat #147 by Hvidt and Mølgaard for France & Sons
By Peter Hvidt
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1950s Hvidt and Molgaard 147 Settee This vintage small sofa is a rare piece, though you
Teak
Love Seat #147 by Hvidt and Molgaard for France & Sons
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1950s Hvidt and Molgaard 147 Settee This vintage small sofa is a rare piece, though you
Oak
Two Vintage Small Chesterfields
Located in San Francisco, CA
A great looking pair of vintage Chesterfield small sofas made in England about 1960 in the 19th
Upholstery, Wood
$1,436Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.25 in W 57 in D 29.5 in
Ebonize Burled Walnut French Victorian Louis XV Bronze Mounted Settee circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This ebonized burled walnut French Victorian Louis XV bronze mounted settee, circa 1890, is a magnificent example of late 19th-century craftsmanship, blending refined artistry with l...
Bronze
$2,200
H 36.5 in W 46 in D 27 in
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Ornate Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Ornate Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Sofa. Item features remarkable and fine carvings throughout, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, cabriol...
Mahogany, Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Chairs after Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde, Modernage Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish Art Deco armchairs, in the style of Rohde. Solid wood frames with upholstered tied spring upholstered seats, and upholstered backs, fabric worn and will need to be re...
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Carved Walnut Settee
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exceptional French antique sofa is a striking example of 19th century craftsmanship, featuring a beautifully sculpted walnut frame and an elegant silhouette with a raised double...
Walnut
Pair of Midcentury Settee's by Charlotte Chair Company
By Charlotte Chair Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern pair of sofas feature pink vinyl upholstery and a base with wood trim. A sleek and comfortable design that makes a statement in any seating arrangement....
Faux Leather, Wood
$7,166
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 66.93 in
ECCO Marble & Crystal Design Console Table Oxid Slate Meddel Spain Joaquín Moll
By Meddel, Joaquín Moll
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
ECCO Marble & Crystal Design Console Table Oxid Slate Meddel Spain Joaquín Moll The ECCO console table, designed by Spanish artist Joaquín Moll, is a contemporary style piece of...
Stone, Crystal, Slate
$19,500
H 42 in W 71.25 in D 34.75 in
A large and richly carved French 18th century Louis XV period Walnut settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational French early 19th century Louis XV st. walnut canapé. Raised by eight impressive scrolled cabriolet legs with floral carvings. Each centered with a carved acanthus leaf...
Walnut
$1,650
H 35 in W 49 in D 14 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Double Hump Back Settee Loveseat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Double Hump Back Settee Loveseat. Item features a unique double hump back with one end slightly raised, tight solid frame, solid walnut co...
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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