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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Indian Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Sofas
Fabric, Birch
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Sofas
Fabric, Birch
Antique 1820s Spanish Spanish Colonial Sofas
Silk, Birch, Oak, Giltwood
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Brass
2010s Indian Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Wood
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Textile, Upholstery, Birdseye Maple
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Other, Steel
2010s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Upholstery, Pine, Paint
2010s Turkish Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Sofas
Wool, Bouclé, Ash
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Tables
Birch
Vintage 1980s Japanese Japonisme Sofas
Steel
2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Sofas
Leather, Wood
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Beech
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Nutwood
2010s Turkish Modern Sofa Tables
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Pine
2010s Mexican Rustic Sofas
Wood, Palmwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Sofa Tables
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Pine, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1910s Sofa Tables
Hardwood
2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
Beech
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Maple
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Satinwood
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Textile
20th Century Classical Roman Sofas
Leather, Sheepskin
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sofas
Softwood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Other Sofas
Antler
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Sofas
Velvet, Wood
20th Century American Sofas
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
2010s British Sofas
Cotton, Rattan
Vintage 1980s American Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
1990s Bohemian Sofas
Cotton, Wood, Rope
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
20th Century Norwegian Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
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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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