Victorian Three-Seat Sofa, Textured Blue Gray Vinyl, Circa 1850
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian (19th Century) three-seat sofa upholstered in a high quality textured blue gray vinyl with scroll arms, deep sprung seat and stylish raised lip at the corners, stan...
Porcelain
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Two-Seat Sofa with Light Blue Fabric, England
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century Victorian mahogany two-seat sofa with a moulded show frame and serpentine wing back, on cabriole front legs and scroll toes.
Mahogany
Bespoke Blue Velvet Chesterfield Sofa by Pitfield London
Located in London, GB
Classic and luxurious our traditional button work Chesterfield sofa is available as part of our bespoke collection and can be made to order in different dimensions and in a range of ...
Foam, Velvet, Wood
Antique Victorian Blue Velvet Button Back Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique two-seater settee, late 19th century Sumptuous, deep, button-backed blue velvet upholstery. Raised on turned mahogany legs. It is in very good vintage condition, the...
Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Sold
H 32.68 in W 63 in D 32.29 in
Antique Victorian Chesterfield Sofa Drop Arm Settee Blue Two-Seat, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A most pleasing antique sofa presented in very good antique condition Of classic late Victorian style Delightfully heavy, bearing testimony to the quality of the traditional crafts...
Fabric
Sold
H 33.08 in W 85.04 in D 42.92 in
George Smith Signature "Elverdon-Arm" Large 2.5-Seat Sofa in Turquoise Velvet
By George Smith
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a superb, pristine George Smith Signature "Elverdon-Arm" Fixed-Back, 2.5-Seat Sofa, dressed in beguiling, elegant, top-grade and sensationally-tactile mo...
Velvet
Victorian Ebonized Walnut Sofa in Dark Blue Paisley
Located in Malibu, CA
Charming 19th Century handcrafted parlor sofa reupholstered in heavy weight fabric in dark blue. The sturdy walnut frame has been lightly ebonized. New linen or velvet upholstery is ...
Textile, Walnut
Sold
H 37 in W 70 in D 31 in
Victorian Blue Green Woven Wicker Sunroom Sofa Rocking Chair Lounge Chair 3 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Blue Green Woven Wicker Sunroom Sofa Set Rocking Chair and Lounge Chair - 3 Pc Set.
Wicker
Sold
H 32 in W 72 in D 30 in
Victorian Set Of Turquoise Painted Iron Garden Table, Sofa, Chaise And Armchair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Turquoise painted iron garden patio cocktail table, lounge chair, two person sofa and armchair. This late Victorian set is featuring scrolled iron corners that conjoin and taper endi...
Iron
Sold
H 38.98 in W 74.81 in D 38.19 in
Rare 1880s Country House Napoleonic Blue Silk Velvet Club Armchair Sofa Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Napoleonic blue circa 1860 country house club sofa and matching armchair Where to begin! Have you ever seen a...
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold
H 32.29 in W 65.36 in D 39.57 in
Victorian Sofa & Armchair Suite Napoleonic Blue Upholstery Claw & Ball Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Victorian hand made in France, Walnut framed with Napoleonic Blue upholstery three piece suite.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 27 in W 80 in D 36 in
Late Victorian Blue Upholstered Button-Back Chesterfield Sofa, circa 1890
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The three-seat country-house quality carcass with sprung seat, the whole being button-backed and upholstered in a peacock blue William Morris type floral fabric with single piping, t...
Upholstery
Chesterfield Sofa Gray Mohair 19th Century
By George Smith
Located in Hanover, MA
BG SUMMER SALE (no further discounts) Late 19th century Chesterfield club sofa on six tapered block mahogany legs with brass casters with wooden wheels, newly reupholstered in luxur...
Mohair
$2,700
H 38.19 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in
Antique Swedish Regency Mahogany Chaise Lounge Sofa, Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Period Swedish Karl Johan style design featuring strong sabre legs and a scrolled back. Karl Johan style is similar to the English Regency period. Very versatile chaise we see either...
Wood
$4,494
H 34.26 in W 64.97 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Mahogany Chaise Longue with Duck Egg Blue Upholstery and Scroll Arm
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A beautifully proportioned 19th century mahogany chaise longue, retaining a wonderfully rich, warm wood patina and upholstered in an elegant duck egg blue fabric. The chaise has a g...
Brass
19th Century English Country House Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fabulous 19th Century English Country House walnut serpentine chesterfield. Circa 1870. Recovered probably in the early 20th Century in a petrol blue faded velvet. The fabric has ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$19,670Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.23 in W 84.65 in D 33.67 in
Fully Restored Howard & Son's Baring Sofa Grey Herringbone 100% Wool Upholstery
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s London, large Baring sofa upholstered with Graham Sanderson Herringbone upholstery This is pretty...
Upholstery
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 72.25 in D 33 in
Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Button-Back Sofa C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Button-Back Sofa C1880 Measures- 31"H x 72.25"W x 33...
Walnut
$4,300
H 24.5 in W 60 in D 21.5 in
Rare Harvey Probber Settee Couch in Plush Shark Blue w/ Lucite Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Harvey Probber Settee Couch in Plush Shark Blue with Lucite Legs
Fabric, Lucite
Thomasville Regency Style Carved Mahogany Camelback Sofa
Located in Oakwood, GA
Thomasville Regency Style Carved Mahogany Camelback Sofa, 87"W Thomasville quality craftsmanship Regency style design Solid carved mahogany exposed frame Dramatic camelback crest rai...
Fabric, Mahogany
$3,495
H 36 in W 56 in D 24 in
Antique English Chaise Lounge Bench Victorian Hall Seat Carved Walnut c1880
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique English Chaise Lounge Bench Victorian Hall Seat Carved Walnut c1880. Direct from England, a distinctive antique Victorian chaise lounge bench with elegant proportions and ex...
Textile, Walnut
Victorian Chaise Longue Couch Day Bed Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Pretty Victorian Mahogany Chaise Longue is Raised Upon Shaped and Carved Legs Which Retain Their Original Brass and Porcelain Castors. Circa 1860 The Chaise Longue Has Recently ...
Mahogany
Period English 1790-1820s era Mahogany Regency Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Period English Regency Mahogany Settee, Circa 1790–1820 This exceptional English Regency period mahogany settee dates from the late 18th to early 19th century (circa 1790–1820) and ...
Mahogany
$5,067
H 35.04 in W 67.72 in D 32.29 in
19th Century English Antique Mahogany Chaise Longue with Buttoned Upholstery
Located in Nottingham, GB
An elegant 19th-century English chaise longue, finely crafted from mahogany and distinguished by its gracefully shaped show-wood frame, buttoned upholstery and refined cabriole legs....
Brass
Victorian Parlour Settee Mahogany Sofa Couch Circa 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant English Victorian parlour settee crafted from mahogany Serpentine shaped frame with carved floral and foliate decoration Just been reupholstered so with new material - clean ...
Mahogany
19th Century Venetian Baroque Sofa, Settee, Hand-Carved walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FH59 Venetian 19th century Baroque settee, sofa with upholstery in good condition, hand-carved walnut frame . For new custom upholstery 1200 euros
Walnut
Howard & Sons 'Portarlington' Sofa with Giltwood Legs, circa 1905
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A C R O T E R I O N is pleased to offer this wonderful, rare, and possibly unique, circa 1905 fully-stamped 'Portarlington' model upholstered sofa by renowned London firm Howard & So...
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Wood Federal Sheraton Style Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exquisite mid 19th century mahogany wood framed Federal Sheraton style upholstered sofa. The sofa features hand carved in the Sheraton style design and upholstered side arm rest stan...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Brass Pendants, 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of hand blown opaline glass ball pendant with brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1940s. One porcelain Edison E-27 light socket for a large sized screw bulb up to 100W. Both...
Brass
$256 / item
H 8.67 in W 5.52 in D 9.45 in
French Sconces Wall Lamps with Brass & Clear Holophane Glass
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French sconce, wall lamp Heavy clear reeded Holophane glass. Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount: 10 cm / 3.93” 3 holes to secure E14 bulb holder Weight: 1.20 kg / ...
Brass
$59,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 120 in W 48.5 in D 24.5 in
French Empire Revival 19th Century Giltwood Carved Figural Console and Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French Empire Revival 19th century giltwood and Gesso carved figural console table with matching mirror. The "D" shaped top console raised by a pair of seated winged sphinxes ...
Marble
$39,953 / item
H 29.53 in W 109.85 in D 46.46 in
Flight Dining Table by Sabrina Landini, Art Silver Glass Rose, Handmade Italy
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FLIGHT the new gem home! coffee, dining, console Nearly 25 years ago the first beauxobjets were created in Sabrina Landini's workshop, just a stone's throw away from the Milano Na...
Art Glass
French Sconces Wall Lamps Satin Glass & Brass Flower
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French wall lamp White satin glass. Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount: 10 cm / 3.94, 3 holes to secure Weight: 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb Multiple flower design glasses in ...
Brass
$4,200 / set
H 45.75 in W 29.5 in D 27 in
Antique French Pair Louis XV Armchairs with Fine Carving New Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant pair of antique French Louis XV fauteuils with finely hand-carved walnut frames, cabriole legs, and delicate floral detailing. Newly upholstered in a soft neutral linen, thes...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,495 / set
H 38.75 in W 24.5 in D 20 in
Pair of Mid-19th Century Hand Carved French Louis XVI Style Painted Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of mid nineteenth century Louis XVI style painted armchairs, features a curved top seat back detailed with a central laurel motif and acanthus finials at the corners. Its d...
Beech
$38,500
H 69.69 in W 94.49 in D 22.45 in
Unique Osvaldo Borsani Highboard in Cherry with Romantic Painted Panels
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo, wardrobe, cherry, paint, lacquered wood, brass, glass, Italy, circa 1950 A truly exceptional piece designed custom for a private cli...
Brass
$16,900 / set
H 34 in W 23.75 in D 32.5 in
20th Century French Pair of Vintage Art Deco Tinted Birchwood Club Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A refined pair of vintage French Art Deco club chairs, handcrafted in Paris circa 1930. Expertly made with tinted birchwood frames, these classic lounge chairs showcase elegant Paris...
Linen, Upholstery, Beech, Fabric
Pair of 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 19th Century French armchairs in the Directoire style. Re-upholstered later in beautiful black leather hide.
Leather, Wood
$12,328
H 29.73 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Neoclassical Empire Early 19th Century Mahogany Desk Armchair
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An unusual North European mahogany desk armchair with original brass castors. Fully carved armrests with eagle heads, the design probably by a designer from Berlin or Copenhagen (e.g...
Brass
McGuire Organic Modern Pencil Reed Rattan Sofa Settee
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional and rare McGuire modern organic rattan sofa. Crafted in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans from bundled pencil reed rattan over a rattan and ...
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Oak
Arne Norell Safari Sofa Tropical Swedish 1960 Leather Bench
By Arne Norell
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Unique sofa of the 1960s of the designer Arne Norell in massive mahogany and black leather. New Tropical cotton fabric remakes.
Leather, Mahogany
$3,408 / item
H 31 in W 72 in D 31 in
Madison Slip Covered Ticking Stripe Linen Sofa with Scallop Skirt Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Madison Slip Covered Sofa Our sofa has been designed with a linen slip cover in a flax with ecorcé (bark/brown) ticking stripe. The fabric is designed and made specially for us! The ...
Linen, Foam, Wood
$7,775 / item
H 31 in W 84 in D 37 in
Lawson-Fenning Curved Back Sofa, Green Velvet & Solid Walnut, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Curved Back Sofa is a tuxedo style sofa with curved corners and features a single down-wrapped, seat cushion with 3 down-wrapped, removable back cushions and two bolsters. The ba...
Upholstery, Walnut
$29,000
H 103 in W 62 in D 91 in
Antique Queen-Size Carved Four-Poster American Empire Bed, Philadelphia, c 1825
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An extraordinary American empire four-poster bed in cherry wood from the Philadelphia area that appears in the book, Philadelphia Empire Furniture by Boor. Features an elaborate seri...
Cherry, Poplar
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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