One Seat Couches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Ash
2010s Club Chairs
Cotton
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Sofas
Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs
Pine
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs
Pine
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs
Pine
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs
Pine
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1930s American Sofas
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
2010s Italian Sofas
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Sofas
Cotton
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Sofas
Cotton
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Suede, Fiberglass
2010s German Modern Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Sofas
Steel
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Hardwood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
2010s Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Aluminum
2010s Italian Baroque Sofas
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1930s Philippine Art Deco Sofas
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
20th Century English Country Sofas
Linen, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1980s French Sectional Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century French Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather, Foam
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Late 20th Century French Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé
Late 20th Century French Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Foam, Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas
Steel, Chrome
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Living Room Sets
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery
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One Seat Couches For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are One Seat Couches?
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 11, 2024A one-person couch is typically called an armchair.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered piece of seating that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
Armchairs are among the types of chairs you should know when decorating your home. Most living rooms include at least one armchair. Typically upholstered and including comfortable armrests, armchairs vary by size, style and color, allowing you to use them to make a statement, focus on comfort or show off your personality.
Find a collection of vintage armchairs on 1stDibs. - What is a two seat couch called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A two-seat couch is also called a loveseat. It is a seating designed to accommodate two people. It can be ideal for a small space, or can also be used as an additional piece of seating. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage couches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A couch with two seats is known as a loveseat. The name 'loveseat’ refers to the fact that it is a two-seat couch. Loveseats are very common pieces of furniture in living rooms. Shop a selection of loveseats on 1stDibs.
- What is a 3 seat couch called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A standard sofa has either two seats or three seats, so a three-seat couch is typically just called a couch or sofa.
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