Floral Print Fabric Sofas
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Textile
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Victorian Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Pillows and Throws
Fabric
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Fabric, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Aluminum, Nickel, Chrome, Enamel, Bronze
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2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
2010s Modern Tables
Hardwood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century European Brutalist Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Teak
2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
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Fabric
2010s British Other Settees
Fabric
2010s British Settees
Fabric
2010s British Arts and Crafts Armchairs
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2010s British Pillows and Throws
Fabric
2010s British Pillows and Throws
Fabric
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Living Room Sets
Lacquer, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Sofas
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Cotton, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century American Art Nouveau Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Footstools
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1960s English Organic Modern Pillows and Throws
Cotton, Silk
20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Sofas
Vintage 1950s French Art Nouveau Sofas
Velvet, Wood
20th Century American George III Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s North American Sofas
Fabric
1990s American Modern Sofas
Fabric
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Velvet
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Tapestry, Silk
Vintage 1950s Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood, Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Settees
Fabric, Beech
Antique 1860s English Victorian Footstools
Mahogany
2010s British Pillows and Throws
Fabric
2010s British Pillows and Throws
Fabric
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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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