1980s Couch
Late 20th Century Italian Settees
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
Vintage 1980s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Beech
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Living Room Sets
Leather
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Settees
Steel
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Chrome
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Late 20th Century Spanish Chairs
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Daybeds
Steel
Vintage 1980s Modern Furniture
Leather, Teak
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Textile, Plastic
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1990s Console Tables
Iron
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
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Leather
Late 20th Century Spanish Armchairs
Wicker
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Fabric
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Pine
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Living Room Sets
Leather
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Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Living Room Sets
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Teak
Vintage 1970s French Bohemian Pillows and Throws
Wool, Cotton, Yarn
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s Swiss Furniture
Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Daybeds
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Chenille
Vintage 1980s German Hollywood Regency Chaise Longues
Wool
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1980s Italian Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century American Console Tables
Stone, Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Industrial Side Tables
Nickel
Vintage 1980s Polish Other Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan
Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Composition
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sofas
Fabric
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Bouclé
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century American Modern Sofas
Leather
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1980s Couch For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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