Jean Royere Sofa
Early 2000s American Art Deco Sofas
Wool, Mohair
Vintage 1970s French Sofa Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Linen, Teak
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Teak
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Bronze
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Bouclé, Beech
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Iron
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Paper
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Steel
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Abalone, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Books
Paper
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2010s Table Lamps
Iron
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Brass
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Hardwood
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Brass
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Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels
Marble
2010s American Modern Stools
Oak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair, Velvet, Oak
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Wood, Paint
2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
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Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Travertine
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum, Silver Plate
Recent Sales
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Sofas
Late 20th Century French Sofas
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Alpaca
Vintage 1940s French Sofas
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DIMENSION: cushion : 74 X 60 cm
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20th Century French Sofas
design with carved symmetrical top.
20th Century Sofa Tables
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Ultrasuede, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1970s French Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
1990s American Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Lucite
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Wool, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Walnut, Lucite
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Beech, Sheepskin
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Sofas
Wool, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Linen, Wood
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Walnut, Velvet
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Acrylic
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Bouclé
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Beech, Velvet
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
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Wool, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Wool, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Loveseats
Wool, Beech
20th Century French Art Deco Gueridon
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Textile, Teak
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Teak
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Sheepskin, Beech
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Bouclé, Rattan
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Bamboo
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Down, Upholstery
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Upholstery
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Alpaca, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Alpaca
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Alpaca
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Alpaca, Wood
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Metal
2010s British Art Deco Sofas
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Alpaca, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Sheepskin
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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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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