Velvet Chesterfield Sofas
2010s American Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary European Chesterfield Canapes
Velvet, Wood, Leather, Fabric, Bouclé
Late 20th Century North American Chesterfield Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary French Chesterfield Armchairs
Velvet
20th Century Belgian Sofas
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Sofas
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Sofas
Velvet, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Cotton
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Loveseats
Velvet, Walnut
2010s American Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Early 2000s Club Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Footstools
Velvet, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
20th Century Italian Chesterfield Chaise Longues
Velvet
Antique Early 19th Century Sofas
Velvet
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Settees
Brass
2010s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Early 2000s American Settees
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Settees
Velvet, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Brass
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Chaise Longues
2010s Great Britain (UK) Modern Living Room Sets
Silk, Velvet, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century European Sofas
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Chesterfield Loveseats
Leather, Velvet, Wood
Antique 1840s English Victorian Sofas
Brass
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood, Velvet
20th Century Unknown Chesterfield Sofas
Velvet
2010s French Armchairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Velvet
Antique 1870s Sofas
Velvet
2010s Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Modern Settees
Velvet, Beech
Early 2000s American Sofas
Textile, Chenille, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chesterfield Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1960s North American Chesterfield Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chaise Longues
Velvet, Cane, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1920s Danish Chesterfield Armchairs
Brass
2010s English Victorian Settees
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Victorian Sofas
Velvet, Hardwood
Antique 1890s English Chesterfield Sofas
Mahogany
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Velvet
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Velvet, 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 a Chesterfield sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Chesterfield sofa is a couch with rolled arms that are as tall as the back of the sofa. They always feature deep button tufting everywhere, including the cushion.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Why it is called a Chesterfield sofa is because of the person who is believed to have first commissioned it. Popular lore dates the Chesterfield sofa to Philip Dormer Stanhope, fourth Earl of Chesterfield. The arbiter of taste and manners in 18th-century England was best known for publishing guides on how to behave in society to attain success. The story goes that he commissioned a sofa in the mid-1700s designed so he could sit on it while not wrinkling his clothes. He later bequeathed it to his godson, and the seating style spread in popularity, eventually becoming an icon of British interior design. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Chesterfield sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, you can indeed reupholster a Chesterfield sofa. Reupholstering your sofa is a great way to make the piece unique and in line with your personal taste. You can also shop a collection of Chesterfield sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A genuine Chesterfield sofa has layers of padding, which is wrapped in horsehair. Also, look for imperfections in the leather. Chesterfields are made with leather, as opposed to synthetic material. Shop a selection of Chesterfield sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Deciding on whether you want a velvet sofa is a matter of preference, but it can be a very good choice. Velvet is a symbol of wealth and is very soft and comfortable. It’s also quite durable, which is often unexpected from such a luxe feeling fabric. The flat pile makes it impossible to snag and it resists stains. Shop a collection of velvet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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