Antique Gilt Sofa
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Gilt Sofa
Walnut
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Gilt Sofa
Walnut
1860s German Rococo Antique Gilt Sofa
Porcelain
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
1850s French Régence Antique Gilt Sofa
Giltwood, Velvet
Early 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Sofa
Upholstery, Giltwood
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
1850s English Gothic Revival Antique Gilt Sofa
Gold
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Gilt Sofa
Silk, Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Gilt Sofa
Wool, Silk, Velvet, Wood
Late 18th Century English Antique Gilt Sofa
Giltwood, Upholstery
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Gilt Sofa
Fabric, Gesso, Wood
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Gilt Sofa
Velvet, Wood
Early 19th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Antique Gilt Sofa
Birch
1820s American American Classical Antique Gilt Sofa
Mohair, Wood
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Gilt Sofa
Giltwood
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
1920s English Antique Gilt Sofa
Giltwood
18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Antique Gilt Sofa
Silk
1880s French Louis XIV Antique Gilt Sofa
Leather, Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Gilt Sofa
Beech
19th Century French Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Gilt Sofa
Cherry
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood, Linen, Hemp
18th Century French Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Gilt Sofa
Bronze
19th Century Italian Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
Mid-19th Century British Empire Antique Gilt Sofa
Velvet, Ebony
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Gilt Sofa
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Antique Gilt Sofa
Upholstery, Giltwood
19th Century Italian Antique Gilt Sofa
Leather
Early 1800s English George III Antique Gilt Sofa
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
Early 20th Century French Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood, Satin
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
Early 1800s English Neoclassical Antique Gilt Sofa
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Gilt Sofa
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Sofa
Gold
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood, Paint, Fabric
19th Century French Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
1870s European Napoleon III Antique Gilt Sofa
Gold Leaf
1920s Antique Gilt Sofa
Oak
19th Century French Country Antique Gilt Sofa
Giltwood
18th Century Italian Antique Gilt Sofa
Upholstery, Giltwood
1910s Louis XVI Antique Gilt Sofa
18th Century Antique Gilt Sofa
Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Sofa
Giltwood
Late 19th Century Swedish Louis XV Antique Gilt Sofa
Giltwood
Late 19th Century British Antique Gilt Sofa
Walnut
19th Century British Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Gilt Sofa
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Gilt Sofa
Beech
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Gilt Sofa
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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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