Antique Gilt Sofa
19th Century Antique Gilt Sofa
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood, Fabric
19th Century Austrian Antique Gilt Sofa
Fruitwood
19th Century English Antique Gilt Sofa
Giltwood, Fabric
18th Century Antique Gilt Sofa
Upholstery, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Gilt Sofa
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Sofa
Fabric, Wood
1830s Antique Gilt Sofa
Brass
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gilt Sofa
Giltwood, Paint
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Gilt Sofa
Gold
Early 20th Century French Antique Gilt Sofa
Gold
19th Century Italian Antique Gilt Sofa
Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Sofa
Wool, Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Gilt Sofa
19th Century English Victorian Antique Gilt Sofa
Bronze
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Gilt Sofa
Walnut
19th Century British Regency Antique Gilt Sofa
19th Century French Antique Gilt Sofa
Mohair, Giltwood
1920s Italian Antique Gilt Sofa
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Gilt Sofa
Burlap, Wood
19th Century French Antique Gilt Sofa
Giltwood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Gilt Sofa
19th Century Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Gilt Sofa
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Gilt Sofa
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Gilt Sofa
Rosewood
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Gilt Sofa
Fabric, Walnut
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Gilt Sofa
Birch
Early 20th Century Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
1820s English George III Antique Gilt Sofa
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Gilt Sofa
Silver Leaf
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Gilt Sofa
Birch
19th Century Swedish Antique Gilt Sofa
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Gilt Sofa
Brass
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Gilt Sofa
Birch
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Gilt Sofa
Birch
19th Century French Régence Antique Gilt Sofa
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood, Paint, Down, Foam
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Gilt Sofa
Linen, Wood
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Sofa
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Gilt Sofa
Silk, Hardwood
19th Century Italian Other Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
19th Century American Antique Gilt Sofa
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Gilt Sofa
Gold
1880s European Louis XV Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Gilt Sofa
Gold Leaf
19th Century American Victorian Antique Gilt Sofa
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Gilt Sofa
Cotton, Upholstery, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Sofa
Silk, Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Gilt Sofa
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Sofa
Tapestry, Wood
1870s European Louis XV Antique Gilt Sofa
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Gilt Sofa
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gilt Sofa
Cane, Wood
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Sofa
Silk, Wood
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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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