Fringe Seat
Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Stools
Velvet, Walnut, Trimming, Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
2010s Italian Sofas
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Silk, Trimming
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Fabric, Poplar
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Upholstery, Poplar
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Suede
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Suede
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1920s Unknown Campaign Benches
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Textile, Wood, Beech
Antique 19th Century Scottish Armchairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Wool
Antique 1870s Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut, Giltwood
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Armchairs
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Fabric
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Armchairs
2010s French Modern Sculptures
Faience
Antique Late 19th Century French Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Antique 1870s Swedish Gothic Revival Antiquities
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Canapes
Velvet
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Belgian Regency Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Belgian Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Suede, Wood
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Footstools
Antler, Wool
Early 20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Copper, Brass, Pewter
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s American Benches
Wood, Fabric
Antique 1870s Italian Louis XIII Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
Upholstery
1990s American Loveseats
Early 20th Century Moorish Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 2000s American Club Chairs
Early 20th Century European Romantic Benches
Leather
Antique 19th Century Victorian Stools
Iron
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Brocade, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Wood
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Walnut
20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Brass, Iron
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Fringe Seat For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Fringe Seat?
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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