Sleeper Sofas
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Walnut, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Daybeds
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Minimalist Sofas
Metal
2010s Sofas
Fabric
1990s Sofas
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Mission Sofas
Faux Leather, Oak
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
1990s American Settees
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Teak
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
1990s American Lounge Chairs
Rattan
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rattan
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1960s German Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Beech
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak, Wood
1990s American Living Room Sets
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Settees
Fabric, Rosewood
Recent Sales
20th Century Sofas
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Streamlined Moderne Sofas
Down, Maple
2010s Danish Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak, Hardwood, Wood, Wool, Textile
2010s Sectional Sofas
Other
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s English Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Pine
Vintage 1960s Swiss Sectional Sofas
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Teak, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Early 2000s Italian Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary North American Spanish Colonial Settees
Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Walnut, Rattan, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s American Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rattan
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s French Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Late 20th Century Swiss Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Birch
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome, Metal
Late 20th Century American Living Room Sets
People Also Browsed
2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands
Burl, Poplar
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Wool, Cotton, Fabric
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands
Oak
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Bedroom Sets
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Teak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cotton
20th Century American Mission Sofas
Fabric, Oak
Sleeper Sofas 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022If you're looking to buy a sleeper sofa, make sure it has a high quality mattress that gives you support while sleeping. Check the open and close mechanism to ensure the bed is sturdy. Take measurements so that you know the sofa will fit the space you're considering. You'll find a collection of vintage and contemporary sleeper sofas on 1stDibs from some of the world's top sellers.
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