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Perfect patinated DS-15 modular sofa by Team De Sede for De Sede Swiss.
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
A breathtaking DS-15 modular sofa with a deep, rich patina that beautifully enhances its character. This vintage modular sofa is crafted from exceptionally thick natural buffalo leat...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Luigi Colani Modular Orbis Sofa Table 1969 COR Germany Orange Velvet Space Age
By Luigi Colani, COR
Located in Munster, NRW
Luigi Colani, 1969 for COR, Germany - modular Orbis sofa with original orange-red needle velvet. The fabric has a very pleasant feel, get an impression from the detail photos. The ...
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Plywood

Post Modern Italian Leather Alanda Sofa by Paolo Piva
By B&B Italia, Paolo Piva
Located in Las Vegas, NV
SUPER RARE. These Paolo Piva Alanda sofas are rarely available in the US and NEVER IN THIS COLOR. This sofa is vintage patinated leather perfection. Love the adjustable headrest a...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Moooi Sofa So Good Chaise Longue Left with Elements in Shade Ochre Upholstery
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa So Good by Marcel Wanders studio is a modular sofa system made of generous proportions and feather-like softness. It’s made from the highest quality materials and combines smart...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Pianura Sofa Set 4 modules, Mario Bellini, Cassina, 1970
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Pianura sofa, designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 1970, upholstered in gray long-pile fabric, a soft and comfortable material that enhances its cozy geometric shape. The Pianura...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ipercubo 200 by Jonathan de Pas, D Urbino, Lomazzi for Driade
By Gionathan de Pas Donato D’Urbino Paolo Lomazzi, Driade
Located in Wien, AT
"Ipercubo 200" Modular Sofa by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi for Driade – A Distinctive 1970s Italian Design. This modular sofa features a unique central cut that ...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Modern curved fabric sofa composition
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Contour sectional sofa with a soft and curvy line, allowing the sofa to be placed in the center of the room. Includes 3 structural pillows, excludes decorative pillows. Following the...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

u2028Set of 3 Modular Armchairs with Wide Wooden Base - Italy - 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
u2028Refined set of three Italian modular armchairs from the 1970s, upholstered in new sage green fabric. Soft lines, solid wood base, reconfigurable as a three-seater sofa. Iconic...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

De Sede DS 63 Lounge Chair in Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 63 lounge chair in leather, Switzerland 1970s Robust DS-63 lounge chair. This De Sede lounge chair ensures ultimate comfort and building quality with its solid wooden f...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Restored "Golden Girls" Art Deco Rattan "Fan Arm" Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored rattan blending style vintage charm with modern comfort. Rattan Fan 3 seat sofa with the same fabric as seen in the original "Golden Girls" show which ran f...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Sectional Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Momo L Shaped Modular Corner Chaise
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
This wide combination of Momo Modular Sofa offers an ideal solution for large spaces. This variation, 500 cm wide and 334 cm deep, adds a modern touch to your living spaces by combin...
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2010s Turkish Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Faux Leather, Upholstery, Cotton

Vao Sofa 380 by Paolo Castelli
By Paolo Castelli
Located in Boston, MA
Three-seat sofa with a sinuous shape and ample dimensions, supported by a structure with legs made of discarded eco-friendly solid ash with an acetic finish, whose imperfections give...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wool

Sofa 4 modules "Pianura" M.Bellini for Cassina - Italian design 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, MI
Modular sofa model Pianura made in 1975 by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Light Walnut Wood frame and green velvet upholstery. A sofa with elegant lines and the most natural materials, P...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Méridienne, Durable For Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Méridienne, Durable For Cassina A few measured strokes of the pen and the 3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, grand modèle is the consummate synthesis o...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-747/20 Multifunctional Sofa in Noce Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Once upon a time, there was a master saddler with his mind set on taking bulky, thick leather and using his perfect craftsmanship to make it comfortable and cozy. For genera-tions, t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Méridienne, Durable For Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Méridienne, Durable For Cassina A few measured strokes of the pen and the 3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, grand modèle is the consummate synthesis o...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Textile

Modular Sofa in Three Pieces, Upholstered in Alpaca Fabric
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Modular sofa of three seating pieces, upholstered in a premium pure Alpaca wool fabric. The bolster cushions are loose on the top of the bases.
Category

2010s Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Modern Chair, Upholstered in Alpaca Fabric
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Modular seat, upholstered in a premium pure Alpaca wool fabric. Multiple seats can be put together to form a loveseat or modular sofa.
Category

2010s Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Moroso Gentry Sofa in Big Braid Capuccino by Patricia Urquiola
By Moroso, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A project whose origins lie in the search for meticulous and well-balanced comfort, restrained yet with a nod to exaggeration. Gentry is about tradition, distinction and belonging bu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Steel

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac leather, Italy, 1970, set of 6. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini, i...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Sand Beige, 1970, Set of 5
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, sand beige leather, Italy, 1970, five elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Be...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 5
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, cognac leather, Italy, 1970, set of five. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. First designed in 1970 by Mario Bellini...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Mario Bellini "Pianura" Sofa for Cassina, 1971, Set of 5
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Pianura" modular sofa for Cassina, brown mohair velvet and wood, Italy, 1971, five
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Seating as Minimalist Sculpture, 4 Elements by Uredat, 1969, Mohair Upholstery
By Klaus Uredat, COR
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Amazing, museum quality, modular 'CORBI' seating set, composed of four elements, designed by Klaus Uredat for 'COR', Germany, 1969 complete with the original purchase invoice dated 1...
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Foam, Wood, Mohair

Adriano Piazzesi Okay Seating Set, Iconic Mid-Century Design, 1970s
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Zagreb, HR
A Mid-Century icon, the 'Okay' lounge set designed by Adriano Piazzesi, early 1970s Italy. Consisting of a three-seater sofa and two armchairs, in a very rare ochre velvet material. ...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Mah Jong Roche Bobois 12-piece sofa by H. Hopfer fine Missoni fabrics
By Hans Hopfer, Missoni, Roche Bobois
Located in Milano, MI
gorgeous Mah Jong model modular seating set from Roche Bobois. This set produced in the early 2000s comes from prestigious residence and has never been used. the fabrics used are of ...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Satin, Velvet

Modular sofa "Camaleonda" green et of 5 vintage modules Bellini for B&B 70s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Milano, MI
Composition of 5 modules of the sofa "Camaleonda" designed by Mario Bellini. the sofa was produced in the mid-1970s. The cover is the original one that while having a vintage look is...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Modular 4 seater Hanabira in coral plain fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Hanabira is a versatile modular sofa inspired by the delicate beauty of flower petals. Its adaptable design allows it to seamlessly fit into any space, from cozy living rooms to expa...
Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

BC Sofa by DAaZ
Located in Geneve, CH
BC Sofa by DAaZ Dimensions: D 80 x W 110 x H 76 cm. Materials: Albizzia wood, fabric. DAaZ Furniture honors the spirit of adventure. We embrace the escape of the ordinary and revel...
Category

2010s Chinese Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

BC Sofa by DAaZ
BC Sofa by DAaZ
$2,979 / item
Handmade Wave Sofa with Organic Curved Design by Nolita Harbour
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
Wave Sofa by Nolita Harbour, a stunning piece of luxury furniture that effortlessly combines elegance and comfort. Crafted with the finest materials, the Wave Sofa features a unique,...
Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Handmade Latte Sofa in Velvet and Linen Upholstery by Nolita Harbour
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
Latte Sofa by Nolita Harbour, a luxurious centerpiece designed to bring warmth and sophistication to any living space. With its elegant curves and sumptuous materials, the Latte Sofa...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Linen, Velvet, Walnut

5 Section Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in Caramel Leather
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5 Section 'Camaleonda' sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in original caramel leather. Originally designed in 1970 and commercially released in 1972, Bellini combined two terms tha...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Handmade Anki Sofa in Velvet Upholstery Ribbed Walnut Base by Nolita Harbour
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
Anki Sofa combines modern elegance with exceptional comfort, continuing the refined design language of the Anki family. Featuring a gently curved silhouette, the sofa not only captiv...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet, Walnut

De Sede DS-747/30 Multifunctional Sofa in Noce Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Once upon a time, there was a master saddler with his mind set on taking bulky, thick leather and using his perfect craftsmanship to make it comfortable and cozy. For genera-tions, t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS 600 Snake Sofa 14 Elements in Full-grain Pink Nappa Leather
By Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa with 14 Elements in High Quality Full-grain Pink Nappa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Imperfectio Cream Modular Sofa - Hand-Crafted Brass Upholstery - Boca do Lobo
Located in Rio Tinto, PT
The Imperfectio Modular Sofa is the expression of unexpected aesthetic, the appeal of that which is authentic art that is truer to life. Imperfectio Sofa praises artisanal work as th...
Category

2010s Portuguese Sectional Sofas

Materials

Brass

Finnish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 30” H x 67” W x 40” D Seat Height (inches): 14.75" Arm Height (inches): 22.63" All items shi...
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1968 Ciprea Armchairs by Afra Tobia Scarpa for Cassina (1968), Italy, Set of 4
By Mario Bellini, Afra Tobia Scarpa, Tito Agnoli, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Beautiful and chic set of 4 Ciprea armchairs by the legendary Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Made in Italy in 1968, covered with original burnt orange velvet. A predecessor to th...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Plywood

Les Femmes Small Sofa in Lario Red White Upholstery by Giuseppe Viganò
By Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Les Femmes is an innovative modular couch with a high backrest and a comfortable seat, characterized by its soft, enveloping shape. Using just three elements, its original design per...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century-Modern Patchwork Leather Modular Seating Set in the style of De Sede
Located in Zagreb, HR
free to contact us for any additional photos. Price is for complete sectional sofa that includes 7x
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Avant-Après Small Sofa in Vip A8 Upholstery with Metal Grey by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flow, adapt, create void, rearrange space, receive and renew indefinitely. The new Avant-Après seating is able to do it all. Rigid yet lightweight, the sofa comes in fascinating conf...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Restored Rattan Six Strand Square Pretzel Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This restored Mid-Century Rattan sofa in three pieces featuring six-strand square pretzel arms showcases timeless charm styled after the design made famous by Paul Frankl. Crafted wi...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Sectional Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Beige chenille sectional sofa, 3 pieces, 1970s
Located in Manzano, IT
Beige chenille sectional sofa, 3 pieces, 1970s More information on the article Plywood frame, polyurethane seat and fabric Measurements mod.1 - H48 x W190 x D120 Measurements mod.2 -...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Chenille

Extremely Rare Lounge Chairs Designed by Mangiarotti for the Casa Vitale 1969
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful and extremely rare pair of sculptural form modular lounge chairs designed by architect, designer and sculptor Angelo Mangiarotti in 1969 for the 'Casa Vitale' in Milan, Ita...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Sectional Sofas

Materials

Steel

Carter Lounge Chair by Croft House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
36"W + 36"D + 23"H OAK + FOAM + LEATHER HARDWAX OIL FINISH The Carter Lounge Chair by Croft House embodies the relaxed spirit of California living. Its design is a seamless blend ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sectional Sofas

Materials

Oak, Leather

Postmodern Rondell Round Sofa in Velvet Fabric for Entrée, 1980
Located in Berlin, DE
The Postmodern Rondell Round Sofa in luxurious velvet fabric, designed in the vibrant 1980s, is an iconic masterpiece of modern design. Its generous, circular shape embraces spontane...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Modular Rounded Bulky Sofa With Upholstered Footer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This new addition to the collection of modular sofas includes six unique modules. It stands out for several reasons. Firstly, it is entirely upholstered, including the footer, ensuri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture consisting of individual, addable armchair elements. These consist of an L-shaped hard...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 600 Snake Seating Landscape with 80 Elements in Nappa Leather
By De Sede, Ueli Berger
Located in Tilburg, NL
De Sede DS 600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa - Seating Landscape with 80 Elements in High Quality Full
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Avant-Après Large Sofa in Vip A8 Upholstery with Metal Grey by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Flow, adapt, create void, rearrange space, receive and renew indefinitely. The new Avant-Après seating is able to do it all. Rigid yet lightweight, the sofa comes in fascinating conf...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

DS-1088 Configurable Patchwork Leather Sofa with Elongated Cushions by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four adjustable sofa base elements DS-1088/05 and three cushions DS-1088/96 by de Sede. Patchwork in its prettiest form. DS-1088 presents itself with a beautiful special feature. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture consisting of individual, addable armchair elements. These consist of an L-shaped har...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Modular Sofa group, designed by Willy Rizzo. Italy, Mario Sabot, 1969.
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Berlin, Berlin
A fully restored 'Super-C' modular sofa group by Willy Rizzo consisting of three separate modules (one corner module and 2 double seat modules). The frame has been fully restored inc...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture consisting of individual, addable armchair elements. These consist of an L-shaped hard...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Set of Vintage Italian Velvet Five Modular Armchairs and Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful modular velvet sofa, composed of 5 armchairs and a coffee table. The coffee table has a smoked mirror as a top. The Italian sofa is in dark orange hammered velvet, original...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Jungle Embroidery DUX "Playboy" Sofa 1970s Unique Fabric, Sweden
By Milo Baughman, Dux of Sweden
Located in Forest, BE
Sectional sofa with thick Jungle embroidery fabric made in Sweden in the 70's. The foot are Mae of
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Hollywood Regency Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Vintage leather element sofa consisting of 5 elements made in the 1970s
Located in Breda, NB
Vintage leather element sofa consisting of 5 elements made in the 1970s. Beautiful large element sofa made of nubuck leather. This sofa has a length of no less than 361.5 centimeters...
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

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Brown Sectional For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the brown sectional you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wood and animal skin, every brown sectional was constructed with great care. Find 650 options for an antique or vintage brown sectional now, or shop our selection of 83 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect brown sectional — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each brown sectional bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. De Sede, Milo Baughman and Mario Bellini each produced at least one beautiful brown sectional that is worth considering.

How Much is a Brown Sectional?

The average selling price for a brown sectional at 1stDibs is $8,750, while they’re typically $583 on the low end and $88,500 for the highest priced.

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.