Vintage Barrel Couch
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Couch
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Vintage Barrel Couch
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Couch
Oak
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Couch
Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Barrel Couch
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Barrel Couch
Mahogany
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Couch
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Vintage Barrel Couch
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Couch
Fabric
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Barrel Couch
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Couch
20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Barrel Couch
Mohair
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Couch
Cotton, Velvet
1970s American Vintage Barrel Couch
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Couch
Aluminum
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Couch
Fabric
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Couch
Upholstery
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Barrel Couch
Cotton, Polyester, Teak
1960s American Modern Vintage Barrel Couch
Mahogany
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Couch
Fabric
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Barrel Couch
Mahogany, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Couch
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Couch
Leather
1970s American Modern Vintage Barrel Couch
Fabric, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Couch
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Art Deco Vintage Barrel Couch
Rattan
1950s German Vintage Barrel Couch
Chrome
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Couch
Fabric, Oak
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Couch
Fabric, Oak
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Couch
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Couch
Wood, Mohair
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Couch
20th Century French Vintage Barrel Couch
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century French Vintage Barrel Couch
Wood
1950s American Vintage Barrel Couch
1930s Vintage Barrel Couch
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Couch
Chrome
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Barrel Couch
Velvet, Walnut
1970s American Vintage Barrel Couch
Steel
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Couch
Fabric
1940s Italian Vintage Barrel Couch
Beech
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Couch
Steel
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Couch
Velvet, Birch
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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 ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if a couch is vintage, examine its frame and cushions for tags, labels, and stamps that provide information about the maker. In some cases, the date of manufacturing may appear on these identifying markers. If not, research the manufacturer's name using trusted online resources to get an estimate of its age. Any couch that is 20 or more years old would be considered vintage. Sofas that are 100 years of age or older are antiques. Find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary couches on 1stDibs.
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