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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Hardwood
1990s French International Style Sofas
Canvas
Antique Late 19th Century French Sofa Tables
Marble
Antique 1890s French Louis XIV Sofa Tables
Hardwood, Oak
20th Century American Organic Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Birch
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Velvet, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Wool, Bouclé, Linen, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sofas
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rattan
Early 20th Century Swedish Romantic Sofas
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Oak, Bouclé
Antique Late 18th Century European Directoire Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sofas
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
2010s French Sofas
Metal, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Teak, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sofas
Pine
2010s Central American Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
2010s Italian Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Foam
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
2010s Turkish Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
2010s Turkish Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Antique 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Sofas
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Jacquard, Velvet, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal, Brass
Antique 18th Century American Hepplewhite Sofas
Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery, Maple
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
20th Century English Country Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Suede, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sofas
Velvet
Antique Early 1900s British Tudor Sofa Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Lucite, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Wool, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut,...
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Steel, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Sectional Sofas
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Sofas
Rattan, 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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