Rubelli Fabric
2010s British Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Sycamore
Antique Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Settees
Wood
2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1780s Italian Louis XVI Chairs
Giltwood, Wood
Antique 1790s French Directoire Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
Antique Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Italian Club Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Textile, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Sofas
Beech
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Living Room Sets
Fabric, Fiberglass
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps
Wire
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Cherry
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut, Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut, Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut, Plywood
2010s Italian Sofas
Ebony
2010s Italian Benches
Ebony
2010s Italian Chaise Longues
Ebony
2010s Italian Armchairs
2010s Italian Armchairs
Ebony
20th Century French Rococo Chairs
Giltwood
2010s Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Ebony
2010s Italian Sofas
Maple
2010s Italian Armchairs
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Maple
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Furniture
Beech
2010s Italian Console Tables
Ebony
2010s Italian Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Sycamore
2010s Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Stools
Brass
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Jacquard, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Armchairs
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, 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.
- What is Rubelli fabric?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rubelli fabric is a high-end textile maker that creates luxurious furniture upholstery in a variety of patterns and materials. You can shop a selection of furniture pieces finished in Rubelli fabric from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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