Vintage Couch Settee
1990s American Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Velvet, Wood, Down
1940s French Vintage Couch Settee
Fabric, Hardwood
Late 20th Century North American Vintage Couch Settee
Fabric, Wicker
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Couch Settee
Textile, Giltwood
1990s American Spanish Colonial Vintage Couch Settee
Textile, Walnut
20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Leather, Fabric, Grasscloth, Cane, Raffia, Rattan
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Upholstery, Rattan, Cane
20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Leather
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XV Vintage Couch Settee
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century Organic Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Iron
20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Vintage Couch Settee
Fabric, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Fabric, Wood
1990s American Louis XVI Vintage Couch Settee
Velvet, Wood, Feathers
20th Century Singaporean Ming Vintage Couch Settee
Hardwood, Mahogany
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Mirror, Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Fabric, Walnut
1930s Vintage Couch Settee
Mahogany
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Wicker
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Foam
1970s Vintage Couch Settee
Leather
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Leather, Zebra Hide, Wood
1980s Vintage Couch Settee
Upholstery
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Foam
20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Couch Settee
Fabric, Beech
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Fabric
20th Century Art Deco Vintage Couch Settee
Mohair, Birch
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Fabric, Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Leather, Chenille, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Couch Settee
Aluminum
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Aluminum, Steel
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Steel
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Bouclé, Beech
1980s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Couch Settee
Velvet
1940s American Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Copper
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Iron
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Aluminum
1980s English Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Leather
20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Couch Settee
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Italian Rococo Vintage Couch Settee
Mohair, Wood
1950s Vintage Couch Settee
Bouclé
20th Century American Rustic Vintage Couch Settee
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Italian Vintage Couch Settee
Brass, Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
1930s Gustavian Vintage Couch Settee
Textile
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Couch Settee
Wrought Iron
1930s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Couch Settee
Fabric, Walnut
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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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