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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique 1840s English High Victorian Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Rattan
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Oak
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cowhide, Wood
2010s Italian Organic Modern Sectional Sofas
Bouclé
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Ash
Vintage 1960s Italian Sectional Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Quartz, Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Faux Leather, Naugahyde, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Oak
Vintage 1960s Sectional Sofas
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Industrial Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sectional Sofas
Bouclé, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
2010s American Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sectional Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Rubber
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Pine
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather, Foam
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Leather, Fabric
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Indian Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Children s Furniture
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
20th Century French Canapes
Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Console Tables
Vintage 1980s Dutch Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Textile, Pearwood
Vintage 1930s Italian Futurist Living Room Sets
Iron
2010s Swedish Modern Daybeds
Concrete
2010s Swedish Modern Daybeds
Concrete
20th Century Living Room Sets
Leather
Antique 19th Century Victorian Chaise Longues
Fabric, Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century American Furniture
Fabric
2010s Turkish Modern Canapes
Metal
2010s Turkish Modern Canapes
Metal
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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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