Sofa Custom Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American American Classical Sofas
Fabric
2010s American American Classical Sofas
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Down
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Hardwood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cotton, Upholstery, Foam
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal, Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Oak, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Silk
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Oak, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Oak, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Beech, Wool, Sheepskin, Mohair, Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century French Regency Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chenille, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Foam, Wood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
2010s British Bohemian Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Linen
Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Sofas
Marble, Bronze
2010s American Chesterfield Sofas
Bronze
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1920s French Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Feathers, Trimming, Wood, Upholstery, Silk, Damask
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sectional Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sectional Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Wood, Upholstery, Down
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Sofas
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Sofas
Mahogany, Walnut
2010s American Other Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Sofas
Walnut
2010s American Chesterfield Sofas
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Sofas
Cane, Hardwood
1990s Haitian Organic Modern Sofas
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
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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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