Bench Couches
20th Century French Canapes
Beech
Antique 1850s French Elizabethan Sofas
Walnut
20th Century French Canapes
Beech
Vintage 1940s Japanese Neoclassical Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Indonesian Modern Sofas
Velvet
Late 20th Century Primitive Benches
Wood, Pine
Early 20th Century French Benches
Fabric, Wood
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
20th Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Velvet
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Benches
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Benches
Concrete
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Oak
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s African Benches
Bamboo, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Tibetan Benches
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cord, Rope, Wood
20th Century English Country Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century William and Mary Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Arts and Crafts Benches
Metal, Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century European Louis XIII Settees
Palisander
Early 2000s Italian Sofas
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Teak, Wool, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Pine
2010s American Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bamboo, Rattan
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Oak
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Burmese British Colonial Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Asian British Colonial Patio and Garden Furniture
Teak
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Canapes
Fabric, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary English Organic Modern Benches
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Settees
Walnut, Cowhide, Hide, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Settees
Cowhide, Hide, Oak, Walnut
Antique 1840s English High Victorian Sofas
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Settees
Cowhide, Hide, Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Benches
Beech, Teak
Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Upholstery, Pine
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s American Georgian Sofas
Textile, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Walnut
20th Century Chinese Ming Sofas
Metal
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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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