French 1930's Faux Bamboo Sofa
Located in Kent, Dover
A French 1930s black lacquered faux bamboo sofa with two feather pads, upholstered in Soane fabric.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Sofas
Materials
Beech
Soane Fabric
Deep buttoned slipper chair with carved gilt legs attributable to Gillow’s.
$4,920
H 25.99 in W 25.99 in D 28.35 in
Deep buttoned slipper chair with carved gilt legs attributable to Gillow’s.
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
’ from our Soane fabric collaboration. Dimensions: Height: 66 x Width: 66 x Depth: 72 cm
Category
Antique 1870s Slipper Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Louis XV Stool
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
further enhance its graceful silhouette. Upholstered in Karun Thakar for Soane fabric, the piece blends
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Rococo Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Emerson Armchair, made to order in England. Adapted from a 1930s original.
$8,868
H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 32.29 in
Emerson Armchair, made to order in England. Adapted from a 1930s original.
Located in London, GB
or in a fabric from our Soane collaboration. (Shown here in Sgariffito in Olive.) Price for this
Category
2010s English Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Feathers
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1940s Sofa Designed by Peter Hvidt for Fritz Hansen Fabric by Soane Britain
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H 33.86 in W 71.66 in D 31.5 in
1940s Sofa Designed by Peter Hvidt for Fritz Hansen Fabric by Soane Britain
By Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Uxbridge, GB
the Mid 1940s. The sofa has been upholstered in Persian Flower fabric, a Linen Stone Fabric by Soane
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Birch, Linen
An 1890's Arts and Crafts beechwood hall seat by British designer E G Punnett
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H 38.98 in W 47.84 in D 18.51 in
An 1890's Arts and Crafts beechwood hall seat by British designer E G Punnett
By F. B. Goodyer, Liberty of London, William Birch, E. G. Punnett
Located in London, GB
upholstered with new seat pad, covered with Soane Britain, "Scrolling fern" fabric and velvet trim. The V &
Category
Antique 1890s English Benches
Materials
Beech
Large Pair of 18th Century French Painted Armchairs in the Original Paint
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H 39.4 in W 32.8 in D 32 in
Large Pair of 18th Century French Painted Armchairs in the Original Paint
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
linen stitched with a vintage fabric by Soane. Feather cushions. This elegant pair of armchairs will
Category
Antique 1770s Armchairs
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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
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Located in Glendale, CA
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Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
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PMPT Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the PMPT Flush Mount is a conical flush mount fixture in the spirit of Paavo Tynell of the Scandinavian Modern tradition. Made t...
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Materials
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VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
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By Blueprint Lighting, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
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Category
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Category
2010s Bosnian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
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Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Category
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Materials
Iron
French Louis-Philippe Crapaud Style Slipper Chair in Soane Glazed Linen
$4,996
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in
French Louis-Philippe Crapaud Style Slipper Chair in Soane Glazed Linen
Located in London, GB
An antique French Slipper Chair from the Louis-Philippe period, circa 1830s, distinguished by its softly rounded, fully traditionally upholstered in natural fibres, it is exceptional...
Category
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Slipper Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
Paolo Buffa, walnut bar cabinet with maple inlaid front
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Located in Milano, IT
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Victorian Walnut Armchair
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
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Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
"Marchand" Scalloped Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
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Materials
Oak
Alma Linen Slip Covered Club Chair with White Oak Legs and Caster Wheels
$1,990 / item
H 39 in W 33.5 in D 36 in
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Located in Old Town Orange, CA
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Rare Pair of Authentic 1950s Roberto Menghi Hall Chairs, Italy, New Pure Mohair
$18,330 / set
H 32.29 in W 40.16 in D 33.47 in
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By Arflex, Roberto Menghi
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
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Category
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Materials
Steel
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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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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