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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Poplar, Fabric
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Teak
2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Maple, Down, Feathers
Late 20th Century Settees
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Stainless Steel
2010s Other Art Style Figurative Prints
Paper, Mixed Media
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s Fauvist Interior Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
1980s Contemporary Nude Prints
Lithograph
20th Century Italian Other Armchairs
Fabric
2010s Spanish Modern Quilts and Blankets
Wool
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Recent Sales
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Wood, Wool, Upholstery
20th Century American Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Sofas
Chrome
2010s American French Provincial Canapes
2010s American Realist Portrait Paintings
Oil, Wood Panel
2010s American Modern Footstools
Brass
2010s English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Plastic
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1960s German Sofas
Vintage 1960s German Sofas
Vintage 1970s French Modern Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sofas
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Sofas
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Sofas
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Textile
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Textile
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Sofas
Nickel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s French Sofas
Beech, Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Silk
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
20th Century English Modern Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Chaise Longues
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Armchairs
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Organic Modern Armchairs
Textile
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Nude Paintings
Oil, Canvas
2010s Spanish Modern Quilts and Blankets
Wool
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Other Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Foam
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American International Style Sofas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Textile
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Sofas
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Sofas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Textile, Cotton, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Loveseats
Wool, Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Pillows and Throws
Fur
2010s Canadian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Pillows and Throws
Metallic Thread
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bed Coronas
Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Plastic
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather, Plastic
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Wicker
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Windows
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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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