Upholstered Sofa With Carved Arms
Antique 1820s English Sheraton Sofas
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique 19th Century Georgian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Sofas
Wood
Antique 1820s Jamaican British Colonial Sofas
Muslin, Mahogany
Antique 1820s American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1830s American Neoclassical Sofas
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Egyptian Revival Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Sofas
Leather
Antique 1820s American American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century American Classical Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1880s Greek Classical Greek Sofas
Brass
20th Century Sofas
Velvet
20th Century French Provincial Sofas
Cotton, Wood
20th Century Chinese Ming Sofas
Metal
Antique 1880s American Sheraton Sofas
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Sofas
Silk, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sofas
Cotton, Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Sofas
Down, Mohair, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Anglo Raj Sofas
Rosewood
Antique 1830s Federal Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Revival Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1810s English Regency Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1810s English Regency Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Linen, Pine, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century French Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century English George III Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Italian Sofas
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Directoire Sofas
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Sofas
Cane, Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Sofas
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Sofas
Giltwood
Antique 1830s French Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Country Sofas
Brass
Antique 1810s English Regency Sofas
Silk, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas
Beech, Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century British Sofas
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Sofas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Animal Skin, Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Hardwood, Leather, Linen
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Tapestry, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Sofas
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Régence Sofas
Brass
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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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