George Smith Couch
Early 2000s English Post-Modern Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
2010s English Modern Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s English Chinoiserie Sofas
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s English British Colonial Sofas
Mohair
20th Century British Sofas
Cowhide
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather, Beech
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Velvet
20th Century English Country Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century English Country Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Early 2000s British Sofas
Damask
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Metal
20th Century Indonesian Chinoiserie More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Wood, Paint
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Country Sofas
Linen, Beech
20th Century English Country Sofas
Linen, Beech
20th Century English Country Sofas
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
20th Century English Kilim Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Beech, Oak, Leather
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Beech, Oak
20th Century Kilim Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood, Down
2010s Sofas
Wool
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s Sofas
Fabric
2010s Sofas
Leather
2010s Sofas
Velvet
2010s Sofas
Velvet
2010s Sofas
Leather
2010s Sofas
Fabric
2010s British Modern Sofas
Velvet
2010s British Modern Sofas
Bouclé
2010s Sofas
Chenille, Linen
Early 2000s American Georgian Sofas
Leather
2010s Sofas
Fabric
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Game Tables
Brass
Early 2000s English Loveseats
Brass
20th Century English Country Settees
Velvet, Beech, Oak
20th Century English Country Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century English Kilim Footstools
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century English Country Footstools
Upholstery
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Linen, Beech
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Velvet
Antique 1810s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Giltwood
2010s Armchairs
Velvet
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Hardwood, Velvet
Antique 1820s English Regency Sideboards
Brass
Antique 1830s Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1820s Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1910s English Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
2010s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofa Tables
Brass
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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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