French Velvet Sofa
2010s French Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s French Post-Modern Sofas
Textile, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Bentwood
2010s French Art Deco Sofas
Mohair, Velvet, Lacquer
2010s French Art Deco Sofas
Mohair, Velvet, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Upholstery
2010s French Art Deco Sofas
Mohair, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Sofas
Fabric
2010s French Art Deco Sofas
Mohair, Velvet, Lacquer, Fabric, Wood
2010s French Art Deco Sofas
Brass, Chrome, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Velvet
2010s French Art Deco Sofas
Brass, Chrome, Nickel
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
2010s French Modern Sofas
Beech, Fabric, Velvet
2010s French Modern Sofas
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Sectional Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Organic Modern Sofas
Velvet, Fiberglass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Settees
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
20th Century French Canapes
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1940s French Baroque Canapes
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique 1850s French Régence Loveseats
Giltwood, Velvet
1990s French Napoleon III Canapes
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Canapes
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Loveseats
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Daybeds
Silver Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Velvet
Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Living Room Sets
Velvet, Foam
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Canapes
Velvet, Foam, Fabric
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1950s French Louis XIV Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood, Cane, Velvet
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sofas
Chrome
20th Century French Sofas
Leather, Velvet
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Foam
Antique Early 18th Century French Sofas
Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Futurist Sofas
Velvet
Antique 18th Century French Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Antique 1840s French Empire Sofas
Brass
Late 20th Century French Space Age Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Fiberglass
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Velvet
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Deciding on whether you want a velvet sofa is a matter of preference, but it can be a very good choice. Velvet is a symbol of wealth and is very soft and comfortable. It’s also quite durable, which is often unexpected from such a luxe feeling fabric. The flat pile makes it impossible to snag and it resists stains. Shop a collection of velvet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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