$1,250
H 33.5 in W 77 in D 33.5 in
Southwood Chippendale Style Mahogany Fretwork Camelback Parlor Sofa Couch 77"
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Southwood Chinese Chippendale parlor settee / sofa / couch featuring a camelback design
Fabric
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
H 42 in W 28 in D 29.25 in
Pair of Solid Mahogany Blind Fretwork Chinese Chippendale Armchairs By Southwood
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Discover the timeless elegance of this Pair of Solid Mahogany Blind Fretwork Chinese Chippendale
Tapestry, Mahogany
Sold
H 34 in W 31 in D 76 in
Southwood Chippendale Mahogany Fretwork Camelback Parlor Settee Sofa Couch 76"
Located in Dayton, OH
Southwood Chippendale camelback parlor sofa or couch, circa 1980s. Made of mahogany featuring
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 46.5 in W 33 in D 37 in
Vintage Southwood Chippendale Mahogany Damask Wingback Armchair Club Library
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Southwood (Hickory, North Carolina) wing back chair. Made from mahogany frame with carved front
Fabric, Mahogany
Chippendale Armchairs Ball & Claw a Pair by Southwood
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
chippendale armchairs with ball & claw legs by Southwood Approximate measurements in inches 43" high at
Cotton, Mahogany
Sold
H 35 in W 35 in D 29 in
Vintage Southwood Mahogany Upholstered Chippendale Lounge Club Chairs, a Pair
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Southwood mahogany upholstered Chippendale lounge club chairs - a pair. Item features
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage Southwood Ottoman
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Annville, PA
This Vintage Southwood Ottoman being offered from Niagara Furniture is impressive with it’s boldly
Mahogany
Vintage Southwood Loveseat
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Annville, PA
This Vintage Southwood Loveseat is impressive with it’s boldly colored fabric. Superbly crafted in
Mahogany
Sold
H 47 in W 36.75 in D 32 in
Antique Southwood Mahogany Chippendale Wing Chair with Carved Claw Foot, 20th C
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chippendale style wingback fireside chair by Southwood offers shaped back and flared
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Sold
H 37.5 in W 32 in L 37.5 in
Southwood Chinese Chippendale Carved Fretwork Legs Lounge Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Southwood Chinese Chippendale carved fretwork legs lounge armchairs - a pair. Item features
Mahogany
Sold
H 34 in W 58 in D 30 in
Chinese Chippendale Style Settees / Sofas W/ Mahogany Frame By Southwood - Pair
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 20th century Chinese Chippendale style settees by the American manufacturer
Upholstery, Mahogany, Down
SOUTHWOOD Mahogany Chippendale Style Corner Chair
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style corner chair by Southwood Furniture. Solid mahogany, carved backrest, gray
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 42 in W 28 in D 29 in
SOUTHWOOD Gainsborough Mahogany Chippendale Style Fretwork Armchairs - Pair
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Chippendale style upholstered armchairs by Southwood, their Gainsborough. Mahogany frame
Fabric, Mahogany
$18,724
H 35.44 in W 72.84 in D 41.34 in
Vintage George Smith Kilim Upholstered Three Seat Couch or Sofa Feather Cushions
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith three seat sofa with the period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cushions A stunning sofa which is one of G...
Upholstery
$18,724
H 32.49 in W 83.08 in D 44.49 in
FINE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS VELVET
By George Smith, Mulberry
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this brand new, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled back and base cushions upho...
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.5 in W 85.75 in D 37 in
Vintage English Georgian Style Camel Back Sofa 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage English Georgian Style Camel Back Sofa 20thC Measures - 34 1/2" x 85 5/8" x 37" An English Georgian style camel back sofa from the 20th century. This piece features a camel...
Upholstery
$3,750
H 80 in W 2 in D 51.5 in
Monumental Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Leaded Stained Glass Window French Door
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and exceptional reclaimed large two part leaded stained glass French Door / Window. Features a large rectangular frame with two 2-part hinged doors with separate operating win...
Stained Glass, Hardwood
19th Century Swedish Painted Pedestal Centre Table
Located in Charleston, SC
This elegant 19th-century Swedish center table has a round top, 35” in diameter, supported by nicely carved base and four curving legs with delicate carved details. The apron is wide...
Pine, Paint
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
$5,300
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
$8,320 / set
H 31 in W 84 in D 36 in
Exceptional Pair of MidC Chesterfield Wing Back Chairs in Original Leather
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I have many many pieces in stock and extensive resources. This particular set is a very very beautiful collection of pieces. The hand dy...
Leather
$1,100
H 40.5 in W 31 in D 17 in
English Chippendale Style Painted Goddard Chest Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique circa 1930s Goddard chest / writing desk featuring a drop front door that opens to multiple cubbies, three drawers and paw / claw feet. Yellowing / off-white color to exteri...
Hardwood, Paint
$2,795
H 37 in W 50 in D 22 in
Hand-Crafted Painted Mahogany Chaise in Printed Linen, Early 20th Century
Located in Malibu, CA
Sleek & stunning compact chaise hand crafted mahogany. It is surprisingly comfortable. This piece would be amazing in a walk in closet, powder room or master bath. Reupholstered...
Linen, Mahogany
Fine Antique English Style Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A camel back long sofa, with serpentine seat rail raised on dark stained four cabriole front legs and four curved swept back legs. Tub form sides with sloping wood arms. Upholstered ...
Fabric, Wood
1970's Henredon Aged Forest Green Pigskin Leather Chippendale Sofa
By Henredon
Located in Malibu, CA
Henredon Chippendale style light forest green pigskin leather sofa. This vintage sofa in richly aged leather & a naturally textured grain. The hide offers a distinctive patina th...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold|$2,495
H 34 in W 52 in D 30 in
English Chippendale Style Mahogany Camel Back Roll Arm Settee Sofa
Located in Southampton, NJ
An early 20th c. diminutive Chippendale style Mahogany settee with plush goose down filled cushion and hand carved frame; newly upholstered in striking Canary Yellow Damask. Seat: 2...
Upholstery, Mahogany, Down
Mid-20th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs in Walnut & Damask
By Kindel Furniture, Baker Furniture Company, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
Unique Chippendale style pair of chairs with lovely small scale silhouettes, curved stretchers in golden butter Damask upholstery. We love the Georgian design elements in the curved ...
Damask, Walnut
$1,596Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36.25 in W 23 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Gorgeous Red Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of striking red Chinese Chippendale armchairs showcases the timeless elegance of faux bamboo craftsmanship combined with the sophistication of classic Chippendale design. B...
Faux Leather, 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.