White Leather Tufted Sofa
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Walnut
2010s Italian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Chrome
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Living Room Sets
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Steel
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Chrome
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Wood, Down, Feathers, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rope
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Beech
1990s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Linen, Walnut
20th Century European Living Room Sets
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Teak
Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century English Sofas
Leather
20th Century French Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Plastic
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Faux Leather
20th Century Belgian Club Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loveseats
Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather, Foam
20th Century French Sofas
Leather
1990s French Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Modern Daybeds
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1970s Belgian Post-Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
20th Century Sofas
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
PVC
1990s Canadian Modern Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Down
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Linen, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Linen, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Mohair, Walnut
20th Century Italian Loveseats
Mirror
21st Century and Contemporary American Chaise Longues
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
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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.
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