Upholstered Sofa Early 20th
Early 20th Century European Sofas
Brass
Early 20th Century European Louis XV Sofas
Linen, Oak
Early 20th Century English Georgian Sofas
Walnut
Early 20th Century Sofas
Beech
Early 20th Century English George II Sofas
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s Italian Georgian Sofas
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool, Velvet, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Sofas
Wood, Birch
Early 20th Century English Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Sofas
Beech, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Alpaca, Beech
20th Century English Kilim Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Linen, Hemp, Cane, Wood, Down
Early 20th Century Baltic Belle Époque Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1960s Dutch Space Age Sofas
Fabric, Fiberglass, Foam
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Early 20th Century Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century British Art Deco Sofas
Leather
20th Century Italian Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Leather
Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Early 20th Century French Rococo Sofas
Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century French French Provincial Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Sofas
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Rococo Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Sofas
Beech
Early 20th Century British Sofas
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century French Sofas
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Sofas
Velvet, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Teak
Early 20th Century Bauhaus Sofas
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Nutwood, Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XIV Sofas
Fabric, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Wood
Early 20th Century English George III Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Italian Louis Philippe Sofas
Walnut
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Sofas
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Sheepskin, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XVI Sofas
Poplar
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Walnut
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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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