Wingback Couch
Mid-20th Century Dutch Sofas
Fabric, Oak, Teak
2010s British Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Fabric
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Maple
Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Régence Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1940s English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Leather, Down
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Sofas
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown Federal Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Vintage 1970s European Folk Art Settees
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Cherry, Upholstery
20th Century English Chesterfield Settees
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
20th Century American Sofas
Vintage 1970s Danish Sofas
Teak, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Edwardian Sofas
Beech
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sofas
Wood
Early 20th Century Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Synthetic
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather
Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Canapes
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Living Room Sets
Metal
20th Century French Rococo Living Room Sets
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair
Antique Late 18th Century English Sofas
Mahogany, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Teak
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Cotton, Muslin, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIII Canapes
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rosewood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Sofas
Rattan, Cane, Sheepskin
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Antique 1880s English Country Sofas
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Settees
Canvas, 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.
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