Velvet Seat Cushion
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Fabric, Paint
20th Century Armchairs
Velvet, Cane
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
Early 20th Century British Victorian Side Chairs
Velvet, Oak
20th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Composition
Antique Late 19th Century George II Side Chairs
Giltwood, Wood, Cane
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Lucite
Antique 1890s American Gothic Revival Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century British Chippendale Armchairs
Faux Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Velvet, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Pine
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Sets
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Sofas
Velvet
2010s American American Classical Loveseats
Velvet, Maple
2010s Slovak Sofas
Cotton, Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood, Foam, Velvet
2010s Italian Sofas
Velvet, Foam
2010s Italian Sofas
Velvet, Foam
2010s Slovak Sofas
Cotton, Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas
Velvet
2010s Italian Sofas
Velvet, Foam
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Sofas
Faux Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood, Foam, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Regency Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Cane
2010s Turkish Modern Canapes
Wood, Velvet, Foam
2010s Sofas
Velvet
2010s Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Wood, Velvet
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Velvet, Beech
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Beech, Velvet
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Beech, Velvet
2010s South African Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood, Foam, Faux Leather, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Other Chairs
Velvet, Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass, Iron
2010s Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Leather, Velvet
2010s Sofas
Velvet
2010s Sectional Sofas
Velvet
2010s Sofas
Velvet
Early 2000s Italian Sofas
Fabric, Velvet
2010s Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
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Velvet Seat Cushion 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The best filling for sofa seat cushions is really a matter of preference. Filling options include polyester, foam, and feather. While foam is the most popular sofa seat cushion filling, feathers are preferred by those who prioritize softness.
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