High Arm Sofa
Late 20th Century French Provincial Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood, Down
Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Early 2000s Norwegian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Velvet, Foam, Maple, Down
1990s Sofas
Cotton
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Sofas
Fabric, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Sofas
Fabric, Rattan
2010s American Minimalist Sectional Sofas
Wood
2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Sofas
Metal
Antique 1880s Greek Classical Greek Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Fur, Cedar
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s American Modern Sofas
Linen, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Minimalist Sofas
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Other
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Oak, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Edwardian Sofas
Mahogany, Fabric
Mid-20th Century European Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Leather
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s American Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bronze
2010s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Rattan
2010s American Modern Sofas
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
20th Century American Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
1990s North American Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Beech
2010s American Modern Sofas
Hardwood, Fabric, Foam, Down
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Swedish Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
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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.
- How high should a sofa table be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
A sofa table, or a console, should be the same height as the sofa in front of it.
- What is a shelter arm sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A shelter arm sofa is a type of sofa wherein the sheltering arm bends outward from the sofa and has a gently sloping curve to it. Shelter arm sofas are generally praised for their comfort since they tend to cradle the person sitting. Find a wide variety of shelter arm sofas on 1stDibs.
- What is a drop arm sofa for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A drop-arm sofa is designed to save space by converting into a comfortable single bed when the arms are dropped. The next morning, returning the arms to their original position turns the bed back into a sofa. Shop a collection of drop arm sofas from sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Knole drop-arm sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Knole drop-arm sofa is a settee developed during the 17th century. It usually has a rectangle back with a decorative wood trim and tall fully upholstered arms positioned at a diagonal. Originally, the sofa served as a royal seat for monarchs. You'll find a variety of Knole sofas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An English roll arm sofa is a style of sofa that is recognizable by its deep seat, tight untufted back and rolled arms. You can shop a collection of English roll arm sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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