Unusual Sofa
Late 20th Century French Bohemian Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Birch
Vintage 1940s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofa Tables
Walnut
Antique 1880s Sofas
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Antique 1810s Regency Sofa Tables
Rosewood
Antique Early 1900s Indian Sofas
Suede, Hardwood
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Sofas
Metal
Late 20th Century French Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Sofas
Velvet
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1980s Italian Space Age Sofas
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mahogany, Maple
Vintage 1970s Italian Loveseats
Wood
Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Sofas
Macassar
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1940s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Cord, Cotton
Early 20th Century Danish Industrial and Work Tables
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Sofas
20th Century American Sofas
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Textile, Giltwood
20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Sofas
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Antique Mid-18th Century Régence Sofas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Sofa Tables
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Antique 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables
Iron
Antique 19th Century Danish Industrial and Work Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1970s French Bohemian Sofas
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Other Sofas
Brocade, Plastic, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
20th Century American Sofas
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Early 20th Century Sofas
Beech
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Pine
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Pine
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1920s American Queen Anne Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Sofas
Silk, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Sofa Tables
Burl
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Unusual Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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