French Velvet Sofa
Vintage 1950s French Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Sectional Sofas
Wood, Velvet, Fabric, Cotton
Vintage 1950s French Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Sofas
Velvet, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Walnut, Velvet
20th Century French Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome, Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Velvet
20th Century French Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Sofas
Velvet
Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1930s French Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1930s French Sofas
Velvet, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1980s French Sofas
Velvet
20th Century French Sofas
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Velvet
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Wood, Velvet, Glass
Vintage 1970s French Sofas
Fabric, Velvet, Foam
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Sectional Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric, Silk, Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1950s French Sofas
Giltwood, Velvet, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s French Sofas
Wood, Silk, Velvet
20th Century French Sofas
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Sofas
Walnut, Velvet
20th Century French Sofas
Oak, Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Wood, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Wood, Velvet
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Wool, Silk, Velvet
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Velvet
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Canapes
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1890s French Victorian Canapes
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Canapes
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Foam
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Foam
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Antique 1850s French Neoclassical Revival Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Teak, Cane, Velvet
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Canapes
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
20th Century Living Room Sets
Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Mahogany, Velvet, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Oak, Velvet
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Living Room Sets
Velvet, Foam
Vintage 1940s French Living Room Sets
Mahogany, Velvet
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Vintage 1930s French Living Room Sets
Mahogany, Velvet, Mohair
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Armchairs
Brass, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Sofas
Down, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
1990s French Modern Sofas
Velvet
1990s French Modern 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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