Vintage Armchair Sofa
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Pine
20th Century British Victorian Vintage Armchair Sofa
Leather, Beech
20th Century French Arts and Crafts Vintage Armchair Sofa
Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Rope, Beech
20th Century English Chesterfield Vintage Armchair Sofa
Leather
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Iron
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Aluminum
20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Armchair Sofa
Leather, Walnut
1960s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Leather, Wood
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Fabric, Cherry
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Aluminum, Steel
1950s Italian Vintage Armchair Sofa
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Wood
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Aluminum
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Fabric, Silk, Velvet
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchair Sofa
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Fabric
20th Century English Primitive Vintage Armchair Sofa
Oak
20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Armchair Sofa
Beech, Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Fabric
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Metal, Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Metal, Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Wool
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Fabric, Wood
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Armchair Sofa
Rattan
1970s Vintage Armchair Sofa
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Country Vintage Armchair Sofa
Leather
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Dutch Vintage Armchair Sofa
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Velvet
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Leather
1970s Brazilian Vintage Armchair Sofa
Wood, Upholstery
1950s Vintage Armchair Sofa
Bouclé, Rosewood
1930s Vintage Armchair Sofa
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swiss Bauhaus Vintage Armchair Sofa
Chrome
20th Century English Kilim Vintage Armchair Sofa
Leather, Upholstery
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Metal
1970s Italian Vintage Armchair Sofa
Leather
1960s Italian Vintage Armchair Sofa
Velvet, Plastic
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Mohair, Teak
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Vintage Armchair Sofa
Steel, Chrome
20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Armchair Sofa
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Leather
1960s Italian Baroque Vintage Armchair Sofa
Velvet, Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Leather, Wood
20th Century English Country Vintage Armchair Sofa
Linen, Beech
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Metal, Brass
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Armchair Sofa
Velvet
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Brass
1970s European Vintage Armchair Sofa
Fabric, Plastic
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Sofa
Velvet
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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.
- What is a sofa armchair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024A sofa armchair is a type of armchair. Specifically, the term describes an armchair with thick cushions on its backrest and seat and a deep frame that provides plenty of space for the user to settle in and relax. As a result, it offers the comfort typically associated with a sofa in a single-seat design, which is how this type of accent chair gets its name. Find a large selection of armchairs on 1stDibs.
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