Upholstered Sofas
20th Century Regency Sofas
Leather, Upholstery
20th Century Sofas
Ostrich Leather
20th Century American Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1820s American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century American Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary European Organic Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet
Late 20th Century North American Settees
Fabric, Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary North American Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Kilim Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood, Down
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wool, Oak
2010s Egyptian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Chaise Longues
Fabric
2010s Egyptian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Teak
20th Century Scandinavian Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Oak, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Teak
20th Century Adam Style Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool
20th Century American Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 1900s British Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wrought Iron
Antique 1820s English Sheraton Sofas
Brass
2010s European Modern Sofas
Brass, Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Sofas
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool
Antique 19th Century Georgian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1820s American American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Sofas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wool, Foam, Wood, Plywood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021There are various options available for upholstery for a couch – it is a matter of preference. When selecting the upholstery, it is important to be aware of the cleanability, durability, resistance to dirt, and fading. A higher thread count ensures that the upholstery will last longer. Shop a range of antique and vintage upholstered couches on 1stDibs.AutomatonDecember 16, 2021A very popular upholstery for couches in 2021 is 'Bouclé' fabric often utilized in a white or off-white color. Celebrity interiors and top interior designers in recent years have increased the popularity and demand for this type of fabric and now is a very hot trend that is sure to continue throughout the 2020's. We, at Automaton Modern, often use bouclé fabric on sofas by Vladimir Kagan such as the 'Cloud' sofa from Directional which curved shapes and contours are accentuated by the nubby texture of bouclé.
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