Banquette Sofa
2010s American Modern Sofas
Cotton, Maple
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Sofas
Mohair, Hardwood
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Empire Sofas
Birch
Vintage 1930s Sofas
Linen
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Oak
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Velvet
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Wood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery
2010s American Modern Sofas
Linen, Maple, Trimming
2010s American Other Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Textile, Foam
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Sofas
Metal
20th Century Art Deco Benches
Leather, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
2010s French Modern Benches
Leather, Fabric, Wool
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Settees
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Oak, Fabric
2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Brass
1990s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
2010s American Modern Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Settees
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Side Tables
Maple
Vintage 1930s Czech Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Leather, String
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Tapestry, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Sofas
Velvet
20th Century French Sofas
Mahogany, Leather, Feathers
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Bronze, Steel
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Sofas
2010s Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Faux Leather, Lucite, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Birch, Ebony, Satin, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cane, Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Settees
Walnut, Rush
2010s American Benches
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1950s Indian Rustic Living Room Sets
Cane, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century French Sofas
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Mohair, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Lucite
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Settees
Vintage 1950s Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Velvet
Early 2000s Sofas
Crystal
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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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