Salon Sofa
20th Century French Empire Living Room Sets
Beech
Antique 19th Century German Living Room Sets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Sofas
Ebony, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Settees
Walnut
20th Century French Empire Sofas
Beech
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Cane, Lacquer
Antique 1890s French Empire Revival Architectural Elements
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Living Room Sets
Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Early 20th Century Baltic Belle Époque Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1820s Spanish Spanish Colonial Sofas
Silk, Birch, Oak, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Velvet
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Settees
Brass
Antique 1870s British Settees
Bone, Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s British Sofas
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Sectional Sofas
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Sofa Tables
Cherry, Spruce
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Sofas
Leather, Bentwood
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Rubber
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Wood
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Sofas
Beech
2010s French Post-Modern Sofas
Aluminum
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Aluminum
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Iron
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Upholstery
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
20th Century French Empire Sofas
Beech
Antique 1840s Italian Louis Philippe Sofas
Walnut
20th Century Louis XVI Sofa Tables
Marble
2010s Austrian Sofas
Textile
Vintage 1930s Italian Louis Philippe Sofas
Beech
Vintage 1930s Italian Louis Philippe Sofas
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome, Steel
Antique 1880s Italian Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Sofa Tables
Mahogany, Fir
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Nouveau Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1960s European Sectional Sofas
Leather
20th Century Sofas
Teak
Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XVI Sofas
Poplar
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Wool
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Leather
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
20th Century Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam
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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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