Unusual Sofa
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Antique 19th Century British Sofa Tables
Antique 19th Century Unknown Other Sofas
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century British Sofa Tables
Vintage 1920s Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Maple
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Sofas
Brass
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century European Sofas
Oak
20th Century Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Pine
Antique 19th Century British Regency Sofas
Rosewood
Antique 18th Century Italian Sofas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
20th Century English Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Sofa Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Metal
Antique 1840s German Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome, Steel
Early 20th Century Sofas
Beech
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Sofas
Birch, Pine, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Sofas
Beech
Vintage 1960s Argentine Sofas
Leather
Early 20th Century American Sofas
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1940s Swedish Sofas
Wood, Leather
Early 20th Century Sofas
Beech
Early 20th Century Swedish Sofas
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1920s French Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Cotton, Leather, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Felt
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Beech
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Sofas
Vintage 1960s Sofas
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Sofa Tables
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century American Neoclassical Sofas
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1930s English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Sofa Tables
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Sofas
Suede, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Upholstery, Canvas, Cotton, Jute
Antique 1870s Sofas
Velvet
Antique 1870s British Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Chrome
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
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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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