Camel Back
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s George III Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany, Feathers
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Sofas
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
20th Century Chippendale Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
20th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s English Sofas
Leather, Walnut
20th Century American Federal Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s British Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century English Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany, Down
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Settees
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Sofas
Beech, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Sofas
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Wood
20th Century Sheraton Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Trunks and Luggage
Wood
20th Century American Classical Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Sofas
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
20th Century Sofas
Beech, Mahogany
Antique Early 1700s English Queen Anne Sofas
Wool, Silk, Velvet, Oak
Antique 19th Century Chippendale Sofas
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s Sofas
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Sofas
Linen
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British George III Settees
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
20th Century American Chippendale Settees
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century American Queen Anne Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Blanket Chests
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
20th Century French Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century North American Sofas
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Walnut
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Benches
Pine
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Benches
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Benches
Pine
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Benches
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Benches
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Wood, Linen
Antique 18th Century English Jacobean Settees
Early 20th Century Italian Sofas
Down
20th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 1860s English Early Victorian Settees
Leather
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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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