$1,808
H 29.53 in W 86.62 in D 37.41 in
Sofa / Couch Chesterfield Luxury Baroque Style Design Velvet Red Alcantara Look
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive Chesterfield sofa with ottoman in beautiful velvet / alkantara look.
Velvet
$5,425 / set
H 29.53 in W 102.37 in D 47.25 in
Venetian Baroque Style Fancy Velvet Sofa and Two Armchairs by Silik, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
1960s, in Venetian Baroque style, in velvet and embossed velvet, the structure is in solid beech and the
Velvet, Beech
19th Century Baroque Spanish Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stretcher bars on the bottom. Exquisite liquid velvet upholstery fixed with a gorgeous nailhead trim across
Wrought Iron
$19,000
H 39.5 in W 79 in D 27.5 in
19th Century Gilded and Painted Grey Italian Sofa Pale Orange Velvet Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
Italian sofa probably Piedmontese painted with a light grey patina (original color) on a walnut
Velvet, Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique Louis XV 18th century sofa, French
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This hand-carved and decorated wooden sofa from the mid-18th century embodies timeless French
Velvet, Walnut
$7,234
H 48.43 in W 80.71 in D 22.84 in
Noble carved and gilded drawing room, Charles X style - 19th century.
Located in Vicenza, IT
Elegant Emilian living room in the Charles X style, an authentic example of 19th-century aristocratic furniture, consisting of a sofa, two armchairs and a coffee table. The set is di...
Wool, Velvet, Wood
$13,865
H 0.4 in W 118.12 in D 0.4 in
Large neo-Baroque sofa, art deco period, in velvet and gilded wood, circa 1940
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Large neo-Baroque sofa, art deco period, in velvet and gilded wood, circa 1940/1950 4 armchairs are
Velvet, Giltwood
Italian Baroque sofa and armchairs, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Italian Baroque sofa and armchairs, 1970s A richly carved wood sofa set consisting of a sofa and
Velvet, Pine
$24,746
H 44.1 in W 83.08 in D 27.37 in
Settee Sofa Couch Knole Velvet Strie Olive 3-seater H44" Adjustable L67-101"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
century, couch with hinged arm rests, found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, the ancestral seat of the
Velvet
$8,439 / set
H 43.31 in W 71.66 in D 29.53 in
Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful baroque seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of
Velvet, Wood
Price Upon Request
H 47.25 in W 59.06 in
Eva Herzigova for Givenchy - Red Portrait with Tattoo, Fine Art Photography 1998
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
-inspired, red velvet sofa is filling the background. The saturated colors of the broiling desert against
C Print
Unavailable
H 42.52 in W 70.87 in D 37.8 in
Two Seater Red Velvet Sofa with Baroque Heading by Modenese Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
If you want to create the red passsion mood and tone, look no further than this lover seat sofa
Marble, Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 35.43 in W 82.68 in D 36.22 in
1980 Italian Design, Neo Barocco Velvet Sofa, Versace Style
By Versace Home Collection
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This amazing night blue velvet couch in Versace style is enhanced with a royal blue and gold
Velvet, Wood
Unavailable
H 38.59 in W 157.49 in D 43.31 in
Royal Blue Sofa in Exclusive Massive Wood and Blue Velvet Capitonné Upholstery
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Graceful and luscious, this sofa posies itself with the feminine curve and the visual sensory of
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 42.13 in W 99.41 in D 37.01 in
Golden Satin Duchess Sofa in Ivory Laquered Wood and Velvety Cream Capitonné
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Luxury and sophisticated, this three-seater luxurious sofa is showcasing varying textures and a
Gold, Gold Leaf
Pair of Neo Baroque Sofas, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of neo baroque sofas, circa 1950. Original fabric.
Velvet, Wood
Baroque Bench with Green Velvet Upholstery, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A large Baroque bench from the 18th century, supported by six elegantly curved cabriole legs. The
Velvet, Softwood
Marzio Cecchi One-of-a-kind Sofa in Blue Velvet
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian glam piece, newly reupholstered blue velvet, round brass feet, Marzio Cecchi, Italy 1970s
Brass
Sold
H 43.31 in W 129.93 in D 49.22 in
Petrol Blue Velvet Sofa attributed to Marzio Cecchi, circa 1970's, Italy
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian glam couch, newly reupholstered blue velvet, round brass feet, attributed to Marzio Cecchi
Brass
Sold
H 39.38 in W 72.84 in D 91.34 in
Late 19th Century Baroque Style Carved and Gilded Wood Padded Sitting Room
Located in Milano, IT
A late 19th century Baroque style padded sitting room. Carved and gilded wood. Refined capitonné
Satin, Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 100 in W 200 in D 80 in
Living Room in Baroque Style Sofa, Pair of Armchairs and Little Armchairs, 1960s
Located in taranto, IT
Complete lounge in Baroque style from the 60s, consisting of sofa, pair of armchairs, pair of
Velvet, Wood
Italian 19th Century Silver Gold Gilt Baroque Settee
Located in Oregon, OR
Beautiful from every angle, this gorgeous Italian Baroque sofa has been recovered in Orchid velvet
Velvet, Giltwood
19th Century Italian Heavily Hand Carved Baroque Settee Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
Early 19th century heavily hand-carved Italian Baroque pickled beige wood settee sofa. Velvet
Velvet, Wood
Sophisticated Square Velvet Pillow in Rich Smoked Taupe
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pillow, realized in a rich smoked taupe hue, features the gentle luster characteristic of the finest velvet. Its color tone reads as both neutral, suggesting antiqued p...
Velvet
Pair of Italian Cut Silk Velvet Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian cut silk velvet pillows with floral basket motif. The pillows are backed in silk velvet and have silk tassel trim.
Velvet
Set of two 19th Century Chinese porcelain vases
Located in London, GB
Set of two 19th Century Chinese porcelain vases Chinese, 19th Century Height 57cm, diameter 32cm The vases feature bodies of cylindrical form with retracted bases and stepped retrac...
Porcelain
Pair of Curvaceous Italian Fret Back Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of curvaceous Italian fret back chairs, Italy, circa 1950s. The seats are currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric at no additional charge. The price no...
Upholstery, Wood
Limoges Porcelain Tableware, 56 Pieces
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Limoges porcelain tableware with floral decoration and gilding comprising 56 pieces: 24 flat plates, 10 small plates, 12 soup plates, one soup tureen or vegetable dish , on...
Porcelain
$2,893
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
Set of 12 English Porcelain Botanical Plates, Spode, circa 1900
By Spode
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 English porcelain botanical plates, Spode, circa 1900.
$101,701
W 80.71 in L 124.02 in
Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
Wool, Silk
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.
Upholstery
$4,795
H 43 in W 43.5 in D 1 in
Spanish 19th Century Metal Wall Mirror with Rosettes, Foliage and Dark Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish metal wall mirror from the 19th century with curving lines, rosettes and foliage. This exquisite Spanish metal wall mirror from the 19th century captivates with its artisti...
Metal
$3,680Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31 in W 134 in D 111 in
Modular Contemporary Outdoor Wicker Sofa Lounger with Integrated Daybed
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This modular L-shaped outdoor sofa integrates a daybed in its sloped geometry. The waterproof lounger is lightweight and easy to move around the garden. Its sloped forms encourage in...
Rattan
$1,485Sale Price|61% Off
H 38.5 in W 59 in D 39 in
French Louis XV Style Settee or Canape with Floral Upholstery in Red & White
Located in Plainview, NY
A lovely French Provincial Louis XV style settee or canapé recently upholstered in a gorgeous floral red and white fabric with 4 matching pillows two square and two tufted round pill...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Monumental Italian Beaux-Arts Footed Planters
By Dini e Cellai Signa 1
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A matching pair of large terra cotta planters with winged gargoyle feet by Dini E Cellai Company. Stamped DINI E CELLAI SIGNA on the bottom. These came from San Francisco and I was t...
Stoneware
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...
Hardwood
English Georgian Patinated Copper Outdoor Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian-style square copper green patinated hanging lantern with leaded glass side panels. (19/20th Century).
Copper, Lead, Tôle
$7,200
H 2 in Dm 45 in
IRIS I - unique abstraction of colors in circular glass frame (45" diameter)
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
a mesmerizing sea of blue, green and ocre color tones from an ongoing photography project since the late 1990s, capturing the details of the human iris and a pupil's unique abstracti...
Plexiglass, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Photographic Film
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.