Customizable Wittmann Miles Sofa Designed by Sebastian Herkner
By Wittmann, Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
Many different upholstery materials available. Soft, round, inviting, protective. Many attributes can be ascribed to the chairs, armchairs, sofas and tables in the Miles series. The...
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Wittmann Swivel Miles Green Velvet Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK
By Sebastian Herkner, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in fabric Kvadrat BYRAM col. 981 Soft, round, inviting, protective. Long gone are the days when formal sofa arrangements dominated living spaces. New and different - Mile...
Velvet
Wittmann Miles Curved Sofa by Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in Dedar Karakorum 007 Two cushions included. - Soft, round, inviting, protective. Long gone are the days when formal sofa arrangements dominated living spaces. New a...
Fabric
Wittmann Miles Curved Sofa by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK
By Wittmann, Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in Dedar Karakorum 003 - duna Soft, round, inviting, protective. Long gone are the days when formal sofa arrangements dominated living spaces. New and different - Miles a...
Fabric, Bouclé
Customizable Wittmann Miles Pouf Stool Designed by Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
Available in many different upholstery materials. Free standing and free from conventions. In order to satisfy this longing and meet his own expectations, Sebastian Herkner simply c...
Leather, Fabric
Sebastian Herkner Miles Curved Sofa by Wittmann
By Sebastian Herkner, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
Cate Sevilla gold / Trim Nappa flint Soft, round, inviting, protective. Long gone are the days when formal sofa arrangements dominated living spaces. New and different - Miles ahead,...
Velvet
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Customizable Wittmann Miles Sofa by Sebastian Herkner
By Wittmann, Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
Many different upholstery materials available. Soft, round, inviting, protective. Many attributes can be ascribed to the chairs, armchairs, sofas and tables in the Miles series. Th...
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Carl Malmsten Vintage 1950s Gavle Chair in Moss Green Velvet
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Gävle Lounge Chair, 1950s The Gävle chair is one of Swedish master Carl Malmsten's more obscure and rare armchair designs. The chair is named after the municipality ...
Wool, Beech
$2,889 / item
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
German Mid Century Green Velvet Club Armchair, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile polish club seat. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality velour. The armc...
Velvet, Beech
$4,980Sale Price|71% Off
H 34.26 in W 96.86 in D 38.59 in
Wittmann Kolinas Sofa by Jaime Hayon in STOCK
By Jaime Hayon, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
upholstered: : Luri camel piping: same material like cover standard cal 117 legs: Black grey powder coated with felt glides With KOLINAS, Jaime Hayon playfully reinterprets the cla...
Metal
$10,683Sale Price|40% Off
H 30.32 in W 94.89 in D 44.89 in
Wittmann Vuelta Lounge Sofa by Jaime Hayon in STOCK
By Jaime Hayon, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
upholstered in Trieste ivory legs: Black grey powder coated Left facing Eclectic, exciting, Mediterranean Baroque – and yet wonderfully timeless. These are the characteristics t...
Fabric, Bouclé
$4,180Sale Price|50% Off
H 34.26 in W 38.19 in D 36.62 in
Wittmann Kolinas Lounge Chair by Jaime Hayon in STOCK
By Jaime Hayon, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
Piping: nappa leather upholstery: : Asator forest legs: matt chrome cal 117 frame: : combined wood and metal With KOLINAS, Jaime Hayon playfully reinterprets the classic sofa form. ...
Metal
Milo Baughman Tilt Swivel Chair in Green Velvet. Newly Reupholstered.
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
This is a swivel barrel chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, featuring a sculpted tub or barrel back shape. Recently professionally reupholstered in green velvet with ...
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
$2,589Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Italian Green Velvet Armchair Ico Parisi Style, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian green velvet armchair Ico Parisi style, 1950s.
Velvet, Wood
$8,500
H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 35.04 in
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchair for B&B Italia, Olive Green Velvet, 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchair for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1971 The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a large soft cushio...
Velvet
$6,000
H 28.75 in W 34.65 in D 34.65 in
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Easy Chair for B&B Italia, Olive Green Velvet, 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” easy chair for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1971 The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a large soft cush...
Velvet
$4,975
H 28 in W 28.5 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Milo Baughman Swivel Tilt Club Chair W/ Brass Base in Smoked Emerald
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist swivel tilt club chair, attributed to Milo Baughman, is luxurious and functional, embodying the timeless elegance of 1970s design. Crafted in smoked emeral...
Brass
$4,575 / item
H 32 in W 36 in D 32 in
Lawson-Fenning Huxley Swivel Chair, Green Velvet, Modern American Lounge Chair
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Huxley Swivel Chair by Lawson-Fenning is inspired by 1970s lounge furniture. A curvaceous form with a single line tuft and long seat cushion rest atop a brass base that swivels. ...
Upholstery, Walnut, Velvet
Customizable Wittmann Vuelta Sofa by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
Rotation, turning, return, these are the meanings of the Spanish word Vuelta. The backrest rotates playfully around the corner, becomes the armrest, continues on to the sitter, or re...
Leather, Fabric
Customizable Tacchini Roma Sofa by Jonas Wagell
By Jonas Wagell Design & Architecture, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Almost suspended above the floor, with the slenderest of legs upholding a large, cosy seat. Jonas Wagell imagines a family of sofas, inspired by the soft, curving form of a semicircl...
Textile
$9,875 / set
H 27 in W 31 in D 32 in
1970s Metropolitan Furniture Corporation Green Velvet Lounge Chairs
By Metropolitan, Jules Heumann
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 1970's art scene describes these vintage club/lounge chairs by Jules Heumann for Metropolitan Furniture Corporation (Metro) based in San Francisco. Heumann was an incredible Ame...
Velvet, Wood
$14,950 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$2,502 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$2,500 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 4
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood, Upholstery
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$16,413 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Mawu Chair in Printed by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Made in France with hand-turned, flared oak legs in golden satin finish. Upholstered backrest and seat in textured jacquard velvet fabric (LG.FB-31).
Fabric, Oak, Cotton, Linen
$6,010
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$10,980Sale Price|69% Off
H 25.98 in W 111 in D 37.99 in
Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini in STOCK
By Mario Bellini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
CAT M- MALVA 02 WOOL PADDING MATT BLACK NICKEL CLASP AND ZIP T148 WITH CAL117 INTERLINER The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went ...
Velvet
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Round Sofa in Emerald Green Velvet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century large round sofa with a low curved partial backrest and emerald green velvet upholstery with a button tufted removable seat cushion, resting on five short brass ...
Metal, Brass
$1,980Sale Price|86% Off
H 29.14 in W 75.2 in D 37.01 in
Wittmann Black Velvet Miles Sofa by Sebastian Herkner IN STOCK
By Wittmann, Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
Miles sofa 191cm/75.25" COM: Elitis fabric Dolce Lana WO 103-80 Soft, round, inviting, protective. Many attributes can be ascribed to the chairs, armchairs, sofas and tables in the M...
Textile
$5,195
H 32.68 in W 55.52 in D 32.29 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Two-Seater Sofa with Striped Upholstery, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish two-seater sofa is an early example of what became known as Danish Mid-Century Modern design. With a classic mid-century look, this model is the perfect piece t...
Fabric, Wood
$14,950 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Sculptural Sofa In Portofino Pink Velvet
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural interpretation of midcentury modern elegance, this curved sofa is upholstered in pink velvet that adds depth and style to any setting. The tailored silhouette features v...
Velvet, Walnut
$5,972 / item
H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 30.32 in
Customizable Wittmann Miles Lounge Swivel Armchair by Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
Many different upholstery materials available. Soft, round, inviting, protective. Many attributes can be ascribed to the chairs, armchairs, sofas and tables in the Miles series. The...
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
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.