Gilded Sofa
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco End Tables
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Settees
Bentwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Rococo Paintings
Canvas
Antique 1890s English Sofas
Velvet
Antique 1820s English George III Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Other Sofas
Wood
Antique 18th Century Sofas
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Argentine Sofas
Wood, Fabric
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Settees
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Sofas
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Sofas
Silk, Hardwood
Antique Early 1800s Italian Rococo Sofas
Giltwood
Antique 1870s European Louis XV Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofa Tables
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Sofas
Beech
Antique 1850s Italian Louis Philippe Sofas
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Sofas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Sofas
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Sofas
Antique Late 19th Century European Sofas
Linen
Antique Late 19th Century Sofas
Antique 19th Century Russian Sofas
Vintage 1970s French Sofa Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Egyptian Sofas
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sofas
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Sofas
Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Other Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Sofa Tables
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Sofas
Satin, Velvet, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Sofa Tables
Marble
Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XVI Sofas
Poplar
20th Century Italian Sofa Tables
Marble
Vintage 1940s French Canapes
Wood, Fabric
Late 20th Century American End Tables
Antique 19th Century French Daybeds
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Settees
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Wood
20th Century Italian Benches
Brass
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire End Tables
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Canapes
Walnut
1990s English Georgian Console Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Living Room Sets
Early 2000s American Art Deco Console Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1870s French Country Console Tables
Wood, Giltwood, Walnut, Paint
Early 20th Century French Chaise Longues
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Wood
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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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