1970s Clyde Pearson Drop Arm Silk Down Brass Damask White Knole Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most comfortable down knole sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Drop arm style and adjustable with solid ...
Brass
Art Deco Style Clyde Pearson Pair Velvet Larsen Style Club Lounge Chairs
By Pearson Co.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a plush pair of club or lounge armchairs, by Pearson, circa the 1980s, in the Art Deco style. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions are 39" Sq x 34...
Velvet
Clyde Pearson Chairs and Ottomans with Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Lane Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
Gorgeous and incredible pair of lounge chairs and ottomans with the most beautiful Larsen Fabric ever. Excellent condition with no signs of wear. Even so, I had these professionally ...
Fabric
Sold
H 36 in W 40 in D 59 in
2 Vintage Pearson Furniture Camelback Loveseats Settee Sofa Couch Floral Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Made in High Point, North Carolina. Pearson aka Hickory Chair LLC and Furniture Brands International, known once as Clyde Pearson Company, was founded in 1941 and has been in cont...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,600
H 37 in W 84 in D 40 in
Late 20th C. Traditional Rolled Arm Sofa in Champagne Floral Jacquard Upholstery
Located in Morristown, NJ
A beautifully tailored late 20th Century two-cushion sofa upholstered in an elegant champagne-toned floral jacquard damask with an understated tone-on-tone scrolling botanical motif....
Jacquard, Upholstery, Polyester, Wood, Down, Trimming, Feathers
$8,750
H 35.5 in W 78 in D 27.5 in
Scandinavian Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Ormolu and Upholstery, circa 1815
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An elegant Empire Swedish Karl Johan sofa with graceful lines in mahogany with satinwood line inlay, ormolu and ebonized details. Offers scrolled arms and saber feet with upholstered...
Ormolu
$4,024
H 34.26 in W 94.49 in D 46.46 in
DURESTA HORNBLOWER 3-4 SEAT KNOLL SOFA WHICH IS PART OF A LARGE SUiTE
By DURESTA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely extra large Duresta Hornblower Knoll 3-4 seat sofa RRP £8,985 which is part of a large suite Pl...
Upholstery
Antique French Louis Xv Style Carved Giltwood Sofa
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely antique French Louis XV style carved giltwood sofa. Note the carved shell back! The vintage fabric does show some wear but is without holes.
Upholstery, Giltwood
$4,750
H 32 in W 90 in D 34 in
20th Century English Knole Style Sofa with Tufted Upholstery and Finials
Located in Middleburg, VA
This beautifully tailored 20th-century sofa draws inspiration from the classic English Knole form, with high sides that mirror the height of the backrest and are accented with decora...
Metal
$5,800
H 33.5 in W 74 in D 33 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Gold Upholstered Sofa Canape
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Gold Upholstered Sofa Canape. Item features beautifully carved floral accents, scroll work arms, and six cabriole legs, as well as a nice ...
Walnut
$4,875Sale Price|25% Off
H 29 in W 33.5 in D 103 in
Mid Century Gondola Sofa by Baker with Brass Details
By Baker Furniture Company, Adrian Pearsall, James Mont
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-Century Gondola sofa by Baker Furniture. Sofa has super clean lines with a bit of Asian flair. This beautiful sofa is unlike any other gondola sofa. Base is tubular wood finis...
Satin
$15,000
H 45 in W 60 in D 32 in
English Mahogany Camel Back Settee Upholstered in White Muslin, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany camel back settee with flanking scrolled brass tacked arms, removable cushion, carved floral knees, and terminating on trifod splayed feet. Settee is upholstered in ...
Brass
$4,500
H 31.25 in W 80 in D 35 in
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa Reupholstered in White Silk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Finely Carved Mahogany Parlor Sofa Reupholstered in Elegant White Patterned Silk Blend Upholstery This exquisite antique Duncan Phyfe style parlor sofa sh...
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,000
H 42 in W 75 in D 38 in
Vintage French Knole Style Silk Down Filled High Arm Loveseat Settee Sofa Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage silk down filled loveseat / settee / sofa or couch featuring a formal tapered chaise lounge design with high rolled arms and arched back over skirted base. Includes bolster ...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Down
French Baroque Giltwood Sofa Settee with Ornate Carvings, Circa 1993
Located in Perkasie, PA
French Baroque Style Giltwood Sofa Settee – 74585 This striking French Baroque-style sofa settee dates to approximately 30 years old and showcases an elaborate giltwood frame with o...
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Directoire-Style Silvered Giltwood Daybed
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A mid 20th century Directoire-style daybed in silvered giltwood, featuring carved star motifs above turned legs. The frame retains a softly aged patina and is upholstered in a geomet...
Upholstery, Wood
$7,500
H 37 in W 84 in D 28 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Damask Upholstered Long Sofa Set
Located in Forney, TX
Add a touch of sophisticated elegance, timeless luxury and romantic warmth with this striking Belle Époque period French gilt wood four seater long sofa. Exquisitely hand-crafted...
Upholstery, Giltwood
$1,195
H 32 in W 53 in D 27 in
Louis XV Revival Carved Giltwood Upholstered Canapé Settee, 20th Century
Located in Trenton, NJ
A finely proportioned Louis XV Revival upholstered canapé or settee with a carved and giltwood exposed frame, dating to the 20th century. The design references the curvilinear furni...
Upholstery, Wood
$4,495
H 29 in W 90 in D 33 in
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofa w/Off White Brocade Fabric by Waters
By Waters Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Hollywood Regency sofa by Waters wearing an off-white Brocade fabric with textured leaf details, button tufted back, curved arms w/separate arm covers, 2 poly fille...
Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Wood
$12,680
H 44 in W 96 in D 36 in
"New, Classic Drop Arm Knole Sofa, Off White Linen, Carved Walnut Base"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made to Order Classic Drop Arm Knole Sofa Upholstered in Off White Linen with Soft Foam Core with 50/50 White Goose Down Cushion Fill, Carved Solid Walnut Base Finished in Dark Walnu...
Brass
Mark Bankowsky, Pieds de Bouc, Stool, France
By Marc Bankowsky
Located in New York, NY
This surrealistic stool, which rests on silver or bronze legs modeled after a goat's, and is upholstered in lamb's wool, is a successful new take on a centuries-old tradition: transf...
Bronze
$2,990 / item
H 39.5 in W 73 in D 36 in
Alma Linen Slip Covered Loveseat Settee with White Oak Legs and Caster Wheels
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Size: 72" W x 36.3" D x 39" H (detailed dimensions below) Introducing the Alma Loveseat - a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Made with heavy-weight linen and slipcovered...
Linen, Foam, Wood, Oak
Ralph Lauren Louis XVI Style Duchess Salon Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent marquis bergere á la Reine salon chair designed by Ralph Lauren in the grand French Louis XVI taste. Known as the "Duchess Salon Chair" featuring a hardwood frame bench made ...
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Italian Upholstered X-frame Stools
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century Italian upholstered X-frame stools Italian, c. 1840 Height 53cm, width 49cm, depth 40cm This pair of refined stools features a plush, upholstered seat and an el...
Textile, Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Empire Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience the grandeur of the 19th century with this elegant French Empire-style chandelier. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the piece features a sturdy bronze framewor...
Crystal, Bronze
$17,995 / item
H 29.5 in W 84 in D 42 in
Custom Walnut Wood Oval Table with Wishbone Stretcher by Dos Gallos Studio
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom oval walnut wine tasting dining table with wishbone shaped support and column trestle base. Shown here in walnut with a medium distress. Can be made to order in any size and t...
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
$20,452 / item
H 29.93 in W 148.82 in D 44.89 in
Moss Modular Sofa C005 & ottoman - Nubuck col. Sage (or any Leather cat. A)
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Moss collection draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with sof...
Leather, Upholstery, Coating
$2,400 / item
H 16.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Large Orleans Ottoman, Tapiserrie XVII, West Haddon Hall Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Large Orleans ottoman upholstered in Arjumand's World Tapisserie XVII Velvet, which references old Western European tapestries of another time. Artful seaming and pattern placeme...
Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
$69,850 / set
H 16 in Dm 12 in
Monumental Pair of Neoclassical Period, Swedish Porphyry Campagna Shaped Vases
Located in New York, NY
A monumental pair of neoclassical period, Swedish Porphyry Campagna shaped vases, circa 1810. These magnificent handcrafted urns are carved from the uniquely Swedish Porphyry stone, ...
Porphyry
A French Lounge Chair covered in faux tiger fabric, 19th C..
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming French lounge chair featuring a rounded back and arms all upholstered in a striking faux tiger fabric. The bold textile pairs beautifully with the chair’s classic silhouet...
Upholstery, Faux Fur, Wood
$9,750
H 65 in W 52.5 in D 24 in
Rhode Island Empire Butler's Chest of Drawers with Desk in Mahogany, circa 1825
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A beautiful example of an early American Empire chest with full-column front and stand-up butlers desk. Provides ample storage as a chest of drawers, and doubles as a secretary with ...
Brass
$14,375
H 32.75 in W 51.25 in D 23.25 in
18th C. Transitional Louis XV to Louis XVI Marquetry Marble Topped Commode
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine formal transitional commode is of the period circa 1770 is crafted from oak secondary woods with tulipwood, kingwood and satinwood veneers. The break front form is enl...
Marble, Ormolu
$3,600 / set
H 96 in W 43 in D 0.07 in
Vintage Venetian Renaissance Style Brocade Panels, 100% Silk, Italy, C.1970's
Located in Chatham, ON
Rare and grand Venetian Renaissance style silk brocade panels (two panels per length - total of three sets available as one continuous length or sold separately) - opulent woven patt...
Silk
Antique English Set of 12 Wedgwood Cranberry Side Plates
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Wedgwood
Located in Toronto, ON
A set of 12 antique English Wedgwood cranberry side plates, made for Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co, Philadelphia, circa early 19th century. Ornate and delicately gilt, the cranberry colo...
Porcelain
18th Century Two-Drawer French Commode
Located in Hudson, NY
Two-drawer commode with thick black stone top and gilt bronze hardware.
Wood
Luigi Tiengo Walnut Lounge Chair For Cimon
Located in Montreal, QC
Luigi Tiengo Walnut Lounge Chair For Cimon
Walnut
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.
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