Unusual Loveseats
Mid-20th Century Burmese Loveseats
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Loveseats
Wood, Fabric
Antique 1850s French Régence Loveseats
Giltwood
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Loveseats
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Loveseats
Paint
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Loveseats
Silk, Velvet, Beech
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Mid-20th Century Danish Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Belgian Loveseats
Foam, Reclaimed Wood, Paint
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass
2010s British Armchairs
Mohair, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Elm, Wool
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Mohair, Beech
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
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Vintage 1970s Italian Loveseats
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XVI Corner Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Loveseats
Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Loveseats
Leather
Late 20th Century Canadian Post-Modern Loveseats
Chrome
Late 20th Century Philippine Loveseats
Reed, Glass
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel
Late 20th Century Canadian Post-Modern Loveseats
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Loveseats
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Adirondack Loveseats
Fabric, Rattan, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Loveseats
Fiberglass, Lacquer
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Iron
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Loveseats
Vintage 1920s American Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Antique 19th Century Austrian Loveseats
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Loveseats
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1970s English Loveseats
Vintage 1950s North American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Wood
Vintage 1970s European Loveseats
Leather
Antique 1880s British Neoclassical Revival Loveseats
Linen, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Jewelry Boxes
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Patent Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Vintage 1970s Benches
Acrylic
Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1910s American Aesthetic Movement Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wool, Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s Russian Neoclassical Loveseats
Brass
Antique 1880s American Victorian Loveseats
Wicker
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Loveseats
Ultrasuede
1990s British Colonial Benches
Cane, Mahogany
1990s American Hollywood Regency Settees
Wood, Silk
Early 20th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker
Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Benches
Maple, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s American Loveseats
Walnut, Upholstery
20th Century American Loveseats
Antique 19th Century French Loveseats
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Loveseats
Iron
Early 20th Century French Loveseats
Beech, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Loveseats
Antique 19th Century French Loveseats
Beech, Fabric
American Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Armchairs
Wood, Cotton
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Sycamore, Fabric, Teak
Unusual Loveseats 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.
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