Couch Set
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather
20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s French Sofas
Leather
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Faux Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Metal
20th Century Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather, Foam
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Sofas
Rattan
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Faux Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Sofas
Wood, Fabric, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Canapes
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Formica
Vintage 1950s Italian Living Room Sets
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Faux Leather
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Wool, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Wool, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s French Bohemian Living Room Sets
Leather, Wicker
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas
Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Sofas
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Bamboo
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum, Brass
Vintage 1970s French Sofas
Fabric
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Faux Leather, Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Living Room Sets
Leather, Wood
20th Century French Living Room Sets
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Sectional Sofas
Ultrasuede
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Sofas
Wicker, Rattan, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Iron
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Travertine, Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Leather, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Sofas
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Living Room Sets
Bamboo, Laminate
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Foam, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Mohair, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Leather
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
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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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