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Todd Merrill Custom Blue Velvet Sectional Sofa and Ottoman
By Todd Merrill
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing monumental cobalt blue silk velvet sectional sofa with ottoman designed by Todd Merrill
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Steel
1970s Milo Baughman in Jack Lenor Larsen Blue Brown Lattice Velvet Sectional
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
beautiful cotton velvet cut lattice sectional is statement piece which is also comfortable and packed with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 28 in W 158 in D 37 in
Blue Chenille "Camaleonda" Sectional sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Camaleonda sectional sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B.
70s labelled edition featuring blue chenille
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 23.63 in W 106.3 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini Reupholstered 'Camaleonda' Modular Sofa in Light Blue Velvet
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, reupholstered 'Camaleonda' sectional sofa, light blue velvet, metal
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 37.01 in D 37.01 in
Vintage Milo Baughman Serpentine Three Pieces Sectional Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
). This sectional has been reconstructed. It was reupholstered with an spectacular Italian velvet fabric
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 112 in D 43 in
Mario Bellini Blue Cotton Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 7
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vicenza, IT
seven modules with backrest (four big modules and three small ones) and one armrest.
High-quality blue
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Foam
H 26.4 in W 36.2 in D 36.2 in
De Sede DS-600 Non Stop Modular Blue Velvet Sofa 38 Elements
By De Sede, Ueli Berger
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke De Sede DS 600 Non-Stop snake sofa featuring a dramatic indigo blue velvet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
Blue Velvet Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
and two ottomans, this iconic sofa has been reupholstered in blue velvet. The versatility of this sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 26.78 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Modular Space Age Vintage Blue Velvet Lounge Chair Rhombos Wittmann 1970 Austria
By Wittmann
Located in Vienna, AT
with stitched velvet fabric in amazing sea blue or cornflower blue color tone in cosy and warm velvet
Category
Late 20th Century Space Age Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 25.99 in W 26.78 in D 32.29 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Modular Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Petrol Velvet, 1970
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue petrol velvet, Italy, 1970, set of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini Azure Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vicenza, IT
features six modules with backrest.
High quality Italian azure linen velvet upholstery.
Fully restored in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Foam
H 26.4 in W 36.2 in D 36.2 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 4
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, four elements
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary OAM Modular Deep Cobalt Blue Sofa & Ottoman Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
; that can also be used for a continuous sofa. The rich blue velvet makes this piece stand out in any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 9
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, nine elements
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Blue Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, blue velvet, Italy, 1970, six elements
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini Azure Linen Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Vicenza, IT
azure linen velvet upholstery.
Fully restored in Italy.
Mario Bellini (1935-) is trained as an
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Linen
H 26.4 in W 36.2 in D 36.2 in
"Blue Camaleonda" Lounge Chair by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Camaleonda lounge chair by Mario Bellini for B&B.
70s labelled edition featuring blue chenille
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Camaleonda Sofa, Mario Bellini, B&B, 1970
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Modular "Camaleonda" sofa, design by Mario Bellini, production by B&B, Italy, 1970, wooden inner structure, polyurethane foam padding, new upholstery in sugar paper-colored velvet, f...
Category
Vintage 1970s Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
equipped with backrests, this iconic sofa has been reupholstered in lush green cotton velvet. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
SAPORITI ‘P10 Proposals’ modular sofa set by Giovanni Offredi – Italy, 19
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
. The set is still in its original 1970's funky mohair velvet fabric. It features a two seat sofa, two
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Velvet
H 27.17 in W 134.65 in D 67.72 in
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Set of four Mid-Century Modern club chairs upholstered in commercial grade Blue Velvet. They make a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Hand-Tailored Curved Sectional Sofa in Deep Blue Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Mid-Century Modern inspired sectional sofa featuring curved design with luxurious blueberry blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Cassina "250 Met" L-Shape Sectional Sofa - In Navy Blue Velvet
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is an iconic "250 MET" L-Shape Sectional Sofa (consisting of a 250 44R
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Cassina "250 Met" L-Shape Sectional Sofa - In Navy Blue Velvet
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is an iconic "250 MET" L-Shape Sectional Sofa (consisting of a 250 44R
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Cassina “250 MET” L-Shape Sectional Sofa in Navy Blue Velvet
By Cassina
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is an iconic “250 MET” L-Shape Sectional Sofa (consisting of a 250 44R
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Cassina “250 Met” L-Shape Sectional Sofa in Navy Blue Velvet
By Piero Lissoni
Located in Barrowford, GB
and tactile modern Microfibre-Velvet fabric option in an elegant, demure Navy-Blue. Whilst being as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Modernist Spotlight Silk Wool Rug by David Rockwell 18'W x 24.5'L
By The Rug Company, David Rockwell
Located in Rio Vista, CA
over $124k. Bespoke De Sede DS600 blue velvet snake sectional sofa shown in photos is also available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Modern Style Inside-Out Sectional in Regal Blue Velvet w/ Brass Hardware & Legs
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
. With regal navy velvet, brass nailhead detailing and 7" brass legs, this is as modern a sectional as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 30 in W 120 in D 120 in
Contemporary Modular Sofa Settee Velvet Blue Marine
Located in Modugno, IT
Thomas contemporary modular sofa. Available in different sizes and coverings. The seating system is composed of 5 different dimension sets. 105 - 140 - 175 x 105 x 40 cm, daybed and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Contemporary Modular Sofa Settee in Velvet Blue Marine
Located in Modugno, IT
Thomas contemporary modular sofa. Available in different sizes and coverings. The seating system is composed of 5 different dimension sets. 105 - 140 - 175 x 105 x 40 cm, daybed and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Contemporary Modular Sofa Settee in Velvet Blue Marine with metal base
Located in Modugno, IT
Thomas contemporary modular sofa. Available in different sizes and coverings. The seating system is composed of 5 different dimension sets. 105 - 140 - 175 x 105 x 40 cm, daybed and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
H 27.56 in W 68.9 in D 41.34 in
Contemporary Modular Sofa Settee in Velvet Blue Marine with metal base
Located in Modugno, IT
Thomas contemporary modular sofa. Available in different sizes and coverings. The seating system is composed of 5 different dimension sets. 105 - 140 - 175 x 105 x 40 cm, daybed and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
H 15.75 in W 68.9 in D 41.34 in
Contemporary Modular Sofa Settee in Velvet Blue Marine with metal base
Located in Modugno, IT
Thomas contemporary modular sofa. Available in different sizes and coverings. The seating system is composed of 5 different dimension sets. 105 - 140 - 175 x 105 x 40 cm, daybed and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
H 27.96 in W 41.34 in D 41.34 in
Contemporary Modular Sofa Settee in Velvet Blue Marine with metal base
Located in Modugno, IT
Thomas contemporary modular sofa. Available in different sizes and coverings. The seating system is composed of 5 different dimension sets. 105 - 140 - 175 x 105 x 40 cm, daybed and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
H 15.75 in W 83.27 in D 41.34 in
Contemporary Modular Sofa Settee in Velvet Blue Marine with metal base
Located in Modugno, IT
Thomas contemporary modular sofa. Available in different sizes and coverings. The seating system is composed of 5 different dimension sets. 105 - 140 - 175 x 105 x 40 cm, daybed and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
H 15.75 in W 41.34 in D 41.34 in
Contemporary Modular Sofa Settee in Velvet Blue Marine with metal base
Located in Modugno, IT
Thomas contemporary modular sofa. Available in different sizes and coverings. The seating system is composed of 5 different dimension sets. 105 - 140 - 175 x 105 x 40 cm, daybed and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
H 27.56 in W 68.9 in D 41.34 in
Contemporary Modular Sofa Settee in Velvet Blue Marine with metal base
Located in Modugno, IT
Thomas contemporary modular sofa. Available in different sizes and coverings. The seating system is composed of 5 different dimension sets. 105 - 140 - 175 x 105 x 40 cm, daybed and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
H 27.96 in W 83.27 in D 41.34 in
Contemporary Modular Sofa Settee in Velvet Blue Marine with metal base
Located in Modugno, IT
Thomas contemporary modular sofa. Available in different sizes and coverings. The seating system is composed of 5 different dimension sets. 105 - 140 - 175 x 105 x 40 cm, daybed and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
H 15.75 in W 55.12 in D 41.34 in
Contemporary Modular Sofa Settee in Velvet Blue Marine with metal base
Located in Modugno, IT
Thomas contemporary modular sofa. Available in different sizes and coverings. The seating system is composed of 5 different dimension sets. 105 - 140 - 175 x 105 x 40 cm, daybed and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
H 15.75 in W 55.12 in D 41.34 in
Contemporary Modular Sofa Settee in Velvet Blue Marine with metal base
Located in Modugno, IT
Thomas contemporary modular sofa. Available in different sizes and coverings. The seating system is composed of 5 different dimension sets. 105 - 140 - 175 x 105 x 40 cm, daybed and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
H 15.75 in W 68.9 in D 55.12 in
Contemporary Modular Sofa Settee in Velvet Blue Marine with metal base
Located in Modugno, IT
Thomas contemporary modular sofa. Available in different sizes and coverings. The seating system is composed of 5 different dimension sets. 105 - 140 - 175 x 105 x 40 cm, daybed and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
H 27.56 in W 68.9 in D 55.12 in
Contemporary Modular Sofa Settee in Velvet Blue Marine with metal base
Located in Modugno, IT
Thomas contemporary modular sofa. Available in different sizes and coverings. The seating system is composed of 5 different dimension sets. 105 - 140 - 175 x 105 x 40 cm, daybed and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 41.34 in
Contemporary Modular Sofa Settee in Velvet Blue Marine with metal base
Located in Modugno, IT
Thomas contemporary modular sofa. Available in different sizes and coverings. The seating system is composed of 5 different dimension sets. 105 - 140 - 175 x 105 x 40 cm, daybed and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
H 27.96 in W 41.34 in D 41.34 in
Contemporary Modular Sofa Settee in Velvet Blue Marine with metal base
Located in Modugno, IT
Thomas contemporary modular sofa. Available in different sizes and coverings. The seating system is composed of 5 different dimension sets. 105 - 140 - 175 x 105 x 40 cm, daybed and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 41.34 in
Contemporary Modular Sofa Settee in Velvet Blue Marine with metal base
Located in Modugno, IT
Thomas contemporary modular sofa. Available in different sizes and coverings. The seating system is composed of 5 different dimension sets. 105 - 140 - 175 x 105 x 40 cm, daybed and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
H 27.96 in W 41.34 in D 41.34 in
Contemporary Modular Sofa Settee in Velvet Blue Marine with metal base
Located in Modugno, IT
Thomas contemporary modular sofa. Available in different sizes and coverings. The seating system is composed of 5 different dimension sets. 105 - 140 - 175 x 105 x 40 cm, daybed and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Leather
H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 41.34 in
Contemporary Modular Sofa Settee in Velvet Blue Marine with metal base
Located in Modugno, IT
Thomas contemporary modular sofa. Available in different sizes and coverings. The seating system is composed of 5 different dimension sets. 105 - 140 - 175 x 105 x 40 cm, daybed and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
H 27.56 in W 68.9 in D 55.12 in
Contemporary Modular Sofa Settee in Velvet Blue Marine with metal base
Located in Modugno, IT
Thomas contemporary modular sofa. Available in different sizes and coverings. The seating system is composed of 5 different dimension sets. 105 - 140 - 175 x 105 x 40 cm, daybed and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
H 27.96 in W 83.27 in D 41.34 in
Contemporary Modular Sofa Settee in Velvet Blue Marine with metal base
Located in Modugno, IT
Thomas contemporary modular sofa. Available in different sizes and coverings. The seating system is composed of 5 different dimension sets. 105 - 140 - 175 x 105 x 40 cm, daybed and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
H 27.96 in W 83.27 in D 41.34 in
Blue Velvet Sectional Italian Sofa, Three Chair Pieces, 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Blue velvet sectional Italian sofa newly upholstered, three chair pieces with acid green and blue
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern 9-Piece Modular Serpentine Preview Blue Velvet Sectional Sofa
By Preview
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, nine piece sectional modular sofa, blue velvet with white
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 24 in W 38 in D 38 in
Geoffrey Harcourt Three-Section Large Corner Sofa
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly Upholstered Three Piece Blue Velvet Sectional Sofa by Artifort with Interlocking Clips. On
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Blue Crushed Velvet Sectional
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall midcentury blue crushed velvet sectional
Sofa measures: 131 wide x 37 deep x 22
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Edward Wormley Sectional Sofa for Dunbar in Blue Velvet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in North Miami, FL
This exquisite two-piece sectional set in newly upholstered Italian mohair velvet. Original legs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mario Bellini Camaleonda Sectional Sofa in Blue Velvet
By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mario Bellini designed this modular sectional sofa for C&B Italia in the 1970s.
This is a rare
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Sectional Sofa in blue velvet by Giuseppe Munari for Poltrona Munari, Italy, 197
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
features 4 elements that can be arranged to in different set-ups to your own liking. The royal blue velvet
Category
Vintage 1960s Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 25.6 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Sectional Gran Visir Sofa in Blue Velvet by Luciano Frigerio, Italy, 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
laqcuered wooden frames complemented by newly upholstered blue velvet cushions in the most beautiful way
Category
Vintage 1960s Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Sectional Gran Visir Sofa in Blue Velvet by Luciano Frigerio, Italy, 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
sculptural black lacquered bent wooden frames are complemented by newly upholstered blue velvet cushions. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Modular Blue Green Crushed Velvet Sofa 3 Piece Sectional
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modular blue green crushed velvet sofa sectional. This stunning sectional is covered in a very
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 29 in W 130 in D 35.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Century Furniture Hi Back Blue Velvet & Chrome Sofa Sectional
By Century Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Century Furniture blue velvet and chrome sofa sectional. This wonderous sofa sectional features a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 37.5 in W 131 in D 42 in
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Blue Velvet Sectional For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal blue velvet sectional for your home. A blue velvet sectional — often made from fabric, velvet and wood — can elevate any home. There are 20 variations of the antique or vintage blue velvet sectional you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a blue velvet sectional — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A blue velvet sectional, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made blue velvet sectional has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia and Milo Baughman are consistently popular.
How Much is a Blue Velvet Sectional?
Prices for a blue velvet sectional start at $1,385 and top out at $41,373 with the average selling for $12,000.
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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