Circular Sofa
Vintage 1960s American Tables
Steel
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
20th Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Finnish Space Age Living Room Sets
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Living Room Sets
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rattan, Glass
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Side Tables
Walnut, Spruce
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Leather
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s French Sofas
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
Late 20th Century Art Deco Settees
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Canapes
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Rosewood, Upholstery
20th Century American Sofas
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Mohair, Rosewood
Vintage 1940s American Sectional Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Suede, Rosewood, Leather
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s French Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Sofa Tables
Vintage 1960s American Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1880s French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Granite
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Sofas
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cotton
Vintage 1980s American Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
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Circular Sofas and Curved Couches
Today's top designers are working circular sofas and curved couches into their spaces.
When Vladimir Kagan, a pioneer of modern furniture design, released his Serpentine sofa in 1970, he ushered in a new era of round: long, low, sinuous pieces that eschewed the square, the straight and the ordinary. Suddenly, furniture was sexy again.
Kagan passed away in 2016. But today, amid a fervor for all things ’70s (Stilnovo lighting, chrome shelving, Milo Baughman chairs), the anti-rectangular sofa is having a renaissance.
The stunning seating is appearing in interiors from Los Angeles to Paris, and we’re applauding. Shop circular sofas on 1stDibs today — curves might just be the remedy for a lackluster living room.
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.
- What is a serpentine sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A serpentine sofa is an upholstered seating solution with a curvy shape reminiscent of the letter “S.” Vladimir Kagan designed the piece of furniture in 1950, and it has since become one of the best-known couches of the mid-century period. On 1stDibs, find a range of serpentine sofas.
- What is a round sofa called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A round sofa can be called by a number of different names. They include conversation sofa, crescent sofa, center banquette and circle sofa. The designs of round sofas vary, but often include button-tufted detailing. Shop a selection of round sofas on 1stDibs.
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