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Roll Arm Carl Sofa with Tight Back, Loose Seat Cushions and Hand Carved Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
signature Lupa foot. A deep seat cushion and tight back make for a relaxed seating experience, uncompromised
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Avalon club chair
By Michael Bagley
Located in Bronx, NY
Francophile Collection. Its tight back, loose seat combination make it very comfortable and always maintains
Category
20th Century American Club Chairs
Elegant Tight Back Loose Down Seat Sofa
Located in Bronx, NY
Elegant tight back loose down seat sofa
- 24 D seat depth.
- 21 seat high.
- 25.5 arm high.
Category
1990s North American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Pair Of Custom Club Chairs Upholstered In J. Robert Scott Chenille Fabric
By J. Robert Scott 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
club chairs with tight back, loose seat cushion, straight arms with a gentle slope and the whole
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Wood
H 32 in W 32.5 in D 32.5 in
Mid-Century Updated Wingchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Bronze. Curved slim wood frame. Fabric arm pads. Channel seam detail on inner back. Tight back. Loose
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet
Maxfield Contemporary Tight Back Three-Seat Custom Sofa
By Foley & Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
-colored ultra-suede, the curved arm sofa features a tight back with vertical top stitching and pewter
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Rolled Arm Sofa with Curved Tight Back
Located in Ballard, CA
Elegant curved sofa comes with tight back over two loose poly/down seat cushions, with exposed wood
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Polyester, Maple, Down
Frameworks Puzzle Modern Tight-seat Sectional in Mamaye Imatex
Located in Dallas, TX
robust sofa sectional. Each piece has a loose back knife edge pillow encased in down feathers. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Blue Khaki Maroon & Black Plaid Lawson Style Tight Back Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
we have given a fresh coat of lovely black paint. It has a tight back and two loose T seat cushions
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Winged Sofa with Tall Back and Loose Cushions
By Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
A sleek and modern sofa featuring a tall tight back design with three loose cushions. The sofa
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Wool
Late 20t Century Bridgewater Style Sofa Tight Back Taupe Gray Vinyl Faux Leather
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage taupe gray faux leather upholstered Bridgewater style sofa with tight back, two
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Foam, Wood
H 32.5 in W 79 in D 37.5 in
Modern Tight Seat Club Chair in Shearling and Graffiti Print and Lacquer Legs
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
open back, tight seat and back cushions and matte lacquered round turned legs. The ottoman is sold
Category
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Maple, Sheepskin
H 33 in W 30 in D 34.5 in
Mid-Century Leather Tufted Sofa w/ Loose Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome English leather tufted sofa with tight tufted back and two loose seat cushions. The sofa
Category
Vintage 1940s English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Sofa with Tufted Back
Located in Ballard, CA
Sofa with a midcentury feel. Tufted tight back with three loose poly/down seat cushions over
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Polyester, Maple, Down
Bride’s Veil Love Seat by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
finishes, and encloses a fully upholstered seat and loose down back pillow for added comfort. At every
Category
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Brass, Steel
Roll Arm Club Chair with Deep Seat 'Customizable'
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
tight back and loose seat cushion. The chairs shown are upholstered in a turmeric colored velvet with
Category
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet
“Model V11” Three-Seater Leather Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark, 1960s
By Holger Christiansen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Utrecht, NL
lines with rounded out edges. The low back and deep seat give the sofa a modern and elegant look. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 27.56 in W 91.34 in D 32.88 in
Late 20th - Early 21st Century Modern Khaki Accent Lounge Chair Down Seat
Located in Topeka, KS
Superb vintage khaki chenille accent or lounge chairs comprised of down seat cushions, tight backs
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Feathers
Matching Pair Late 20th c. Custom Upholstered Cream Silk Damask 3-Seat Sofas
Located in Morristown, NJ
arms and tight back. They are upholstered in a cream and champagne silk and cotton damask with a
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Damask, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Trimming, Feathers
Treble Side Chair by DeMuro Das with Curved Back and Dark Espresso Oak Legs
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
gives this piece solidity and strength. The chair is fully upholstered, with a tight back and a loose
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35 in W 30 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Faux Leather Love Seat Sofa by Taylor Chair Co. Style D
By Edward Wormley, Harvey Probber, Taylor Chair co., Dunbar Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
-seat love seat Lawson shape sofa with a tight back and two loose seat cushions. It is covered in a very
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
H 31 in W 54 in D 31.5 in
A Camelback Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical camelback sofa with a tight back, two loose seat cushions and rolled arms, covered in a
Category
20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Linen
Barbara Barry for Baker Pair of Grey Chenille Slipper Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Slipper chairs from Barbara Barry for Baker.
Armless chairs with tight curved backs and loose seat
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Victoria Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chair with exposed frame, a tight-back and loose seat cushion, sitting on tapered, turned legs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Elegant English Rolled Arm Sofa in a Bold Striped Tone-on-Tone Fabric
Located in Bronx, NY
The loose seat, tight back sofa offers excellent comfort and look at the same time.
Category
Vintage 1960s English Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Louis XVI Style Cream Upholstered Settee
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
in a cream fabric. Has a loose seat cushion and a tight back and sides.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Settees
Materials
Wood
Donghia Milo Chair
By Donghia
Located in Houston, TX
Donghia Milo slipper chair fully upholstered in dark taupe woven jacquard with loose seat, tight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Wood
Stylish Scroll Top Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
loose seat cushions, tight button tufted seat back and brass legs Covered in Holly Hunt bone color high
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Bergères
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Louis XVI style painted bergères with a tight, rounded back and a loose seat cushion
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Handsome Paul McCobb for Directional Model 1322 Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Paul McCobb for Directional Furniture 1322 lounge chair, loose seat cushion. Circa 1950s. Featuring
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 32.5 in W 29 in D 30 in
De Sede Fixed Leather Sofa by Alfredo Häberli
By De Sede, Alfredo Häberli 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Seat and back with loose-fitting covers. Folds and creases will inevitably develop as the product is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Drexel Faux Shearling /Ticking Swivel Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Wilton, CT
Generously sized swivel chair by Drexel with firm back support and tight cushion newly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cotton
Vintage Hollywood Regency Style Tone-on-Tone Jacquard Upholstered Sofa #2
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage Hollywood Regency style sofa with loose seat cushions and back cushions on a tight back
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage Hollywood Regency Style Jacquard Upholstered Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage Hollywood Regency style sofa with loose seat cushions and back cushions on a tight back
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Le Jeune Upholstery Hansen Lounge Chair Showroom Model
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
back and loose seat cushion and has a very defined and structured lines that accentuate its mid-century
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Walnut
Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A lounge armchair with a tight upholstered back and loose seat cushion that sits on solid teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
A Tufted Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
A charming loveseat with a shaped, tight tufted back and rolled arms. A loose seat cushion and a
Category
20th Century American Loveseats
Materials
Silk, Wood
Adam Style Hand-Painted Settee
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
and swags, tight back and seat upholstery with curved arm rests on turned arm rest supports with
Category
20th Century Adam Style Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
De Sede Leather Sofa by Gordon Guillaumier
By De Sede, Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
fixed upholstery covered tightly. Seat and back cushions with loose-fitting covers, folds and creases
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede Leather Sofa by Gordon Guillaumier
By De Sede, Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
fixed upholstery covered tightly. Seat and back cushions with loose-fitting covers, folds and creases
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede Fixed Leather Sofa by Alfredo Häberli
By De Sede, Alfredo Häberli 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Seat and back with loose-fitting covers. Folds and creases will inevitably develop as the product is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage English Brown Leather Tufted Chesterfield Club Armchairs a Pair
By Chesterfield
Located in North Hollywood, CA
leather with nailhead trim, rolled arms and loose seat cushions.
Vintage oversized English tufted leather
Category
Late 20th Century English Victorian Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Four Milo Baughman Armchairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
, tight back with loose seat cushion, upholstered in faux ostrich. Four available priced separately.
Category
20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Organic Faux Bois Carved Wood Lounge Arm Club Chair, Casa Stradivari
By Casa Stradivari
Located in Lambertville, NJ
natural wood tone. Tight back construction with a loose seat cushion. Original striped sea foam light
Category
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Le Jeune Upholstery Coach Barrel Chair Showroom Model
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
details. It has a loose seat cushion (envelope type with foam core wrapped in down and feather). It has a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
De Sede Fixed Leather Armchair by Alfredo Häberli
By De Sede, Alfredo Häberli 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
surcharge.
Note: Body covered tightly. Seat and back with loose-fitting covers. Folds and creases will
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Craft Fabric Armchair by Gordon Guillaumier
By De Sede, Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
covered tightly. Seat and back cushions with loose-fitting covers, folds and creases will inevitably
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
De Sede Fixed Leather Armchair by Alfredo Häberli
By De Sede, Alfredo Häberli 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
surcharge.
Note: Body covered tightly. Seat and back with loose-fitting covers. Folds and creases will
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Craft Fabric Armchair by Gordon Guillaumier
By De Sede, Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
covered tightly. Seat and back cushions with loose-fitting covers, folds and creases will inevitably
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
20th Century French Art Deco Settee or Sofa in Original Dark Brown Leather
Located in Birmingham, AL
, circa 1930s, having a tight back, scrolled arms with nailhead trim, and two loose seat cushions. Raised
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Settees
Materials
Leather
Le Jeune Upholstery Barrel Swivel Kara Chair Showroom Model, 2 Available
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
proportionate to chair dimensions. The chair has a tight back with a loose seat design. The seat fill is an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Armchairs in Gio Ponti Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
These handsome upholstered vintage Italian chairs have tight backs and loose seat cushions and are
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Le Jeune Upholstery Hampton Lounge Chair On Casters, Showroom Model Off-white
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
scaled traditional lounge chair with an English-styled arm. It has a tight back and loose seat cushion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 34 in W 33 in D 40 in
Custom Davenport Sofa
Located in NYC, NY
Davenport sofa, handmade in NYC . Sofa features a tight back, and loose seat cushion of foam
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Foam, Wood
Set of Six McGuire Coral Wicker Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
back with a handle top rail. The seats have a fitted loose seat cushion with a terry fabric upholstery
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Bunny Williams Home Cora Sofa 84", Solid Performance Linen/Sky
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
out, a sophisticated design complemented by 8.25" bullion fringe. Tight back, with four loose 21" x 21
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Synthetic
Bunny Williams Home Cora Sofa 84", Solid Performance Linen/Cream
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
out, a sophisticated design complemented by 8.25" bullion fringe. Tight back, with four loose 21" x 21
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Synthetic
Aril Side Chair by DeMuro Das with Hand-Cast Legs in Solid Satin Bronze
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
The Aril side chair by DeMuro Das features a curved, elongated tight back and loose seat cushion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
1950s Italian bench made of iron frame and rush wickerwork by Giuseppe Pagano
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in München, DE
light and slightly dark braid.
Not loose or no loose spots. Not sat through.
The back has become a bit
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
H 27.56 in W 41.74 in D 22.05 in
Floor Model Sale - Aril Side Chair by DeMuro Das
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
, elongated tight back and loose seat cushion. The hand-cast solid bronze legs are finely detailed with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
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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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