Swedish Gustavian Sofa/Bed Natural Finish
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an incredibly Unique Swedish Gustavian Sofa bed, the seating was just restored. when
Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Sofa/Bed Natural Finish
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an incredibly Unique Swedish Gustavian Sofa bed, the seating was just restored. when
Wood
Biedermeier Style Swedish Neoclassical Style Sofa
By Biedermeier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Biedermeier style Swedish neoclassical style aofa The arched crest flanked by exaggerated out
Wood
Swedish Gustavian 100% Original Painted Sofa Bed
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian 100% original painted sofa bed. the seating has been replaced
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten Early Pine Sofa Bed, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
sofa was originally created as a sofa bed, which is traceable in the frame’s structure. The back and
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 34 in W 73 in D 27 in
18th Century Lit Du Jour, Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Day Bed, Antique Wood Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
charming wood sofa was scraped to its original finish. Hand carved Greek key ornaments with an expandable
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine
Sold
H 29.93 in W 79.93 in D 29.53 in
Carl Malmsten Pine Sofa Bed and “Visingsö” Armchairs, Sweden 1940s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Visingsö” armchairs. This “CM” signed sofa was originally created as a sofa bed, which is traceable in the
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Swedish Day-Bed
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish 19th century daybed with carved decorative detailing throughout. This elegant daybed has
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Day Bed Sofa
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Swedish sofa day bed from the Gustavian period hand scraped to original paint with a nicely
Textile, Wood
Sold
H 45.88 in W 71.5 in D 24.25 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Trundle Bed Sofa in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish sofa with pull-out trundle bed from the Gustavian period hand scraped to original paint
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th century Gustavian Sofa Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
Gustavian sofa bed, Sweden circa 1850 with beautiful Gustavian details; openwork lyres and foliage
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Swedish Trundle Bed
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful 19th century trundle bed has a newly upholstered seat in linen
Wood
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Cabinet Circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Swedish Folk Art cabinet, circa 1810, is an exquisite example of rustic craftsmanship blended with functional design. Made from solid wood, it features a beautifull...
Pine
Antique Swedish WH Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This antique painted cabinet from Sweden dates back to the 19th century. While its elegant arched crown and curved door decorations show influences from the French Rococo style, its ...
Wood
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$2,111 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
Sold|$5,100
H 75.25 in W 49.5 in D 19.75 in
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th-century Swedish Gustavian cabinet crafted in pine, featuring a newer antique white layered paint finish with light distressing to fit the age and grace of this cupboard. ...
Brass
$3,750 / item
H 36 in Dm 32.5 in
Glossy Cream Ceramic Lola Chandelier in Antique Brass 3-Arm 32.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut o...
Brass
$2,199 / item
H 45.2 in W 27.5 in D 2.5 in
Jacques Adnet 'Rectangulaire' Wall Mirror in Black Leather for GUBI
By Jacques Adnet, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Jacques Adnet 'Rectangulaire' Wall Mirror in Black Leather for GUBI. Originally designed by Jacques Adnet in the 1950s, this incredibly refined mirror is executed in high quality b...
Brass
Rewire Custom Star and Moon Sconces
By Rewire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rewire custom brass sconce in the style of Stilnovo. Star and Moon accents. Current production custom fabricated in Los Angeles by Rewire Gallery. You may choice any combination of s...
Brass
Gustavian Bench
Located in Cirencester, GB
This beautiful antique Swedish bench is early 19th century from Northern Sweden. The layers of paint have been dry scraped revealing the original colours and beautiful carved deta...
Pine
French Prou Iron Travertine Top Game Table
By René Prou
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940s square iron game table with open scroll design legs and gilt metal trim supporting a faux green painted travertine top (attributed to RENE PROU).
Iron
A set of French Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of five, circa 1960's French neoclassic style carved alabaster light fixture. Sold individually. Measurements: Current drop: 24" Diameter: 25"
Alabaster
$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.13 in W 72.44 in D 27.19 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Sofa Bench Tragsofa, Linen Upholstery, Circa 1790
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a stunning 18th c. Swedish trag sofa bench Tragsofa / Trägsoffa (sofa bed) from the Gustavian period newly upholstered in linen, circa 1790. Shaped arms and beautiful guilloc...
Linen, Wood, Paint
$1,423
H 41.34 in W 70.87 in D 26.78 in
Antique Louis Philippe Sofa in Mahogany Lining Capitonné Italy '800
Located in Taranto, IT
Antique Louis Philippe Sofa in Mahogany Lining Capitonné Italy 19th century. Mahogany frame, upholstery in Capitonné fabric . Item is in excellent conservative condition , only sl...
Fabric, Mahogany
18th Century Swedish TragSofa Gustavian Original Patina
Located in Houston, TX
Imbued with the elegance of 18th-century Swedish design, this tragsofa emanates a timeless allure. Crafted with masterful artistry, its exquisite form showcases a harmonious blend of...
Wood, Paint
19th Century Gustavian Sofa Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Gustavian sofa bench with original paint. Exquisite carving on the front and side panels and along the perimeter of the upholstered areas. Four carved finials flank each...
Wood
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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