Lounge Suites
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Armchairs
Ormolu
Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Nutwood
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Wool
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Dutch Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Living Room Sets
Wood
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Living Room Sets
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Satinwood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Teak
1990s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1960s Swedish Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Teak
2010s American Brutalist Ottomans and Poufs
Steel, Lead
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Jacaranda
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Jacaranda
Vintage 1970s German Modern Living Room Sets
Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood, Oak, Down
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Living Room Sets
Fabric, Reed, Paint
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sofas
Hickory, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Revival Living Room Sets
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Settees
Wood
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak, Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rattan, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Afghan Oushak Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Living Room Sets
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Living Room Sets
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Chrome
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Wicker
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Chrome
Vintage 1940s French Living Room Sets
Vintage 1970s Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Velvet, Plywood
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Living Room Sets
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century European Chaise Longues
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Lounge Chairs
Tapestry, Wood
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Lounge Suites For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The difference between a sofa and a lounge relates to form and capacity. A sofa is an upholstered seat that has sides and a back and can accommodate two or more people. The term lounge is derived from French and means “long chair.” The lounge chair is intended for one person. Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Shop for a range of antique and vintage furniture on 1stDibs today.
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