Bench Couches
Vintage 1960s Sofas
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Vintage 1960s American Post-Modern Sofas
Fiberglass
2010s Austrian Sofas
Leather, Fabric
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 1660s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Velvet
2010s German Modern Sofas
Fiberglass
Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Sofas
Leather, Wood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Velvet
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric
2010s American Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Sofas
Velvet
Antique 18th Century Italian Sofas
Wood, Linen
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
Early 20th Century Italian Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Federal Sofas
Rush, Chestnut
Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Sofas
Fabric, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Maple, Lacquer
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches
Acrylic, Pine
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Danish Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Benches
Pine
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Benches
Oak
Vintage 1970s Austrian Benches
Rattan, Bentwood
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
Antique 18th Century Dutch Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Fabric, Wood, Pine
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Bentwood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Cane, Teak
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
Pine
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Benches
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Sectional Sofas
Cotton, Foam, Wood
Antique 1810s Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Pine
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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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