Vintage Couch Modern
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Rosewood, Leather, Rope
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Upholstery
20th Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Aluminum
1990s Unknown Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Wool
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Upholstery
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Fabric, Teak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Upholstery, Wood, Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Upholstery
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Fabric, Teak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Fabric, Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Fabric, Wood, Feathers
Late 20th Century Vintage Couch Modern
Suede
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Wood, Bouclé, Upholstery
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Leather, Beech
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Velvet, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Fabric, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Leather, Wood
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Walnut, Faux Leather
1990s American Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Velvet, Wood, Down
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Leather, Wood
20th Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Bouclé, Upholstery, Hardwood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Mohair
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Fabric, Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Wool, Teak
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Upholstery
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Teak
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Teak
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Leather, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Chrome
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Fabric
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Fabric, Elm
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Brass, Steel
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Velvet, Mahogany
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Upholstery, Wood, Teak
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Metal
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Upholstery, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Modern
Fabric, Beech
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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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