Sofa Suite
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas
Aluminum
Early 2000s French Modern Sofas
Ultrasuede
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood, Down
Vintage 1930s Scottish Sofas
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Plywood, Walnut, Fabric
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Mahogany
2010s Italian Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas
Velvet
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas
Leather, Walnut
2010s Italian Sofas
Silk
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Leather
20th Century British Victorian Sofas
Leather, Beech
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century English Other Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Other Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Italian Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
20th Century English Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Walnut, Fabric
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
2010s German Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
Antique Late 18th Century French Sofas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 1880s French Empire Sofas
Ormolu
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Sofas
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Upholstery
Antique 1880s Italian Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century British Anglo-Indian Living Room Sets
Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Steel, Nickel
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Aluminum
20th Century English Chesterfield Living Room Sets
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Living Room Sets
Leather
20th Century Living Room Sets
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Wool, Teak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Living Room Sets
Leather
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Living Room Sets
Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Rosewood, Upholstery
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Sofa Suite For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Sofa Suite?
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.