Hand Couch
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sofas
Faux Leather
Late 20th Century Classical Roman Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Walnut, Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Directoire Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Cotton, Linen, Walnut, Down
2010s North American Modern Sofas
Cotton, Fabric, Maple
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
2010s English Modern Sofas
Walnut
20th Century Chinese Ming Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Sofas
Cowhide
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
20th Century Organic Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
20th Century British Sofas
Leather
2010s Mexican Sofas
Teak
Antique 1830s English William IV Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Sofas
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Sofas
Tapestry, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sofas
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
20th Century British Sofas
Leather
2010s European Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Italian Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Italian Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Aluminum
20th Century Art Deco Sofas
Leather
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofa Tables
Brass
Antique 1830s French Restauration Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Antique 1850s French Charles X Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 1850s European Hepplewhite Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Sofas
Velvet, Hardwood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
2010s Italian Sofas
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Regency Sofa Tables
Kingwood, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Arts and Crafts Sofas
Leather, Oak
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 2000s American Sofas
Steel
20th Century American Sheraton Sofas
Brass
20th Century American Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Belle Époque Sofas
Cane, Wood, Paint
2010s South African Modern Sofas
Ceramic, Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Metal, Wire
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sofas
Velvet
20th Century American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
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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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