Velvet Serpentine
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Velvet, Beech
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Serpentine
1990s Sofas
Chrome
1990s American Modern Sofas
Velvet
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Lucite
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Lucite
2010s Brazilian Other Benches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair
2010s Vietnamese Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Oak
2010s Vietnamese Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Oak
Antique 18th Century French Blanket Chests
Velvet
Antique 1870s English Victorian Cabinets
Ormolu, Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Antique 1860s English Victorian Credenzas
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary British Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Chairs
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur, Acrylic, Foam, Wo...
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Cabinets
Other
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1920s American Benches
Antique 1880s British Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century British Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
20th Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
20th Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
1990s American Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Lucite, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
20th Century American Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Velvet
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
1990s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
20th Century American Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Other Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Chaise Longues
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Credenzas
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Loveseats
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Vitrines
Velvet, Glass, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Rocking Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century American George III Sofas
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
20th Century American Chaise Longues
Brass
Vintage 1910s Italian Biedermeier Benches
Fruitwood
20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Burl, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Sectional Sofas
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Lucite
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Lucite, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Velvet
Antique Late 18th Century George III Benches
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Footstools
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cabinets
Velvet, Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Wood, Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Velvet, Cotton, Wood, Oak, Down
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Linen, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Oak
2010s Brazilian Swivel Chairs
Straw
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Rattan
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Velvet Serpentine 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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