Shell Sofa
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Foam
Vintage 1920s Austrian Sofas
Tapestry, Velvet, Braid
2010s American Other Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
2010s English Sofa Tables
Steel, Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Beech, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Beech
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Sofa Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Sofa Tables
Laminate, Wood
20th Century American Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
PVC
Antique Mid-18th Century Régence Sofas
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Chrome, Steel
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather, PVC
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
20th Century Sofa Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century French Régence Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofa Tables
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Console Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Birch
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Teak
Early 20th Century French Living Room Sets
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Canapes
Wool
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Loveseats
Aluminum
2010s Swiss Post-Modern Loveseats
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Daybeds
Vintage 1980s French Other Loveseats
Fabric
Vintage 1980s Dutch Modern Side Tables
Metal
Vintage 1980s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Space Age Sofas
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s American Space Age Sofas
Fabric, Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Sofas
Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Beech, 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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