$22,031 / item
Dolce Sofa with Plush Dedar Fabric by Matteo Cibic
By Dedar, Matteo Cibic, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
A playfully lazy collection of Dolce armchair and Dolce sofa. Designed by Matteo Cibic.
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Dolce Sofa Ivory with Plush Boucle Fabric by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
A playfully lazy collection of Dolce armchair and Dolce sofa. Designed by Matteo Cibic.
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Dolce Armchair Ivory with Plush Boucle Fabric by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Dolce armchair ivory is an exquisite single-seater sofa, which can be used on its own or with the Dolce Sofa.
Velvet, Foam, Wood
$10,267 / item
Dolce Armchair with Plush Dedar Fabric by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Dolce Armchair is an exquisite single seater sofa, which can be used on its own or with the Dolce Sofa.
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 78.75 in D 37.8 in
Mid-Century Style Modern Plush Leather Sofa Retro Caramel Warm Light Brown
Located in Porto, PT
The Dolce Sofa is the perfect combination of modern design and plush comfort.
Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Leather
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 37.8 in
Mid-Century Style Modern Plush Forest Green Boucle Armchair Retro
Located in Porto, PT
The Dolce Armchair brings the same modern elegance and plush comfort as the Dolce Sofa.
Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Leather
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 37.8 in
Mid-Century Style Modern Plush Leather Armchair Retro Caramel Warm Light Brown
Located in Porto, PT
The Dolce Armchair brings the same modern elegance and plush comfort as the Dolce Sofa.
Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Leather
Promemoria Contemporary Dolce Vita Sofa, Italy
By Promemoria
Located in North Miami, FL
Behold the Promemoria Dolce Vita Sofa, a masterpiece that boasts a dual essence—the tactile harmony of fabric and leather.
Bronze
$8,177 / item
H 26.78 in W 70.87 in D 36.23 in
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
By Gervasoni, David Lopez Quincoces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Upholstery
$12,487 / item
H 33.86 in W 36.23 in D 32.29 in
Afrodite Armchair in Belsuede Fabric with Armrests in Corno Italiano, Mod. 7044B
By Filippo Dini, Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
With its curvilinear forms, thoughtful detailing and prized materials, Afrodite swivel armchair offers the ultimate in style and function. Featuring ribbed sides and back, the armcha...
Fabric, Wood
Over Armchair by Marco and Giulio Mantellassi
By Mantellassi 1926
Located in Milan, IT
Precious historical product of the Mantellassi archive. Structure in cast bronze and hand-chiseled, this important piece represents a cult of our collection. Due to its extraordinary...
Bronze
Tentazione Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1990s. Italy. Original upholstery. Curved and draped lines.
Upholstery
$7,754 / item
H 29.14 in W 32.29 in D 33.47 in
Modern Contemporay Hygge Armchair in Boucle Fabric & Travertino by Collector
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
21st century Ddesigned by Saccal Design House Hygge armchair fabric and travertino is inspired by contemporary architecture in Portugal that speaks of its Romanesque past by honoring...
Travertine
$7,200
H 31.5 in W 32.75 in D 31 in
Italian Modernist "Perla" Armchair in Bouclé by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo
By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single iconic 'Perla' club/armchair by Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo (early 1950s, Italy). Composed of a gently curved back with exaggerated, outstretched arms (charmingly appears ...
Bouclé, Walnut
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant modern scallop back sofa upholstered in Lelievre Lama Naturel wool boucle. Also available in COM - please enquire. Fast shipping worldwide. COM fabrics subject to app...
Fabric, Wood
"Senior" armchair by Marco Zanuso 1960
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
"Senior" armchair by designer Marco Zanuso, original Arflex edition. Fully restored with fabric and high-end finishes. Italy circa 1960. Width : 76 cm – 29,92" Depth : 88.5 cm – 34...
Brass
Giorgetti Progetti Sofa by Umberto Asnago, Italy
By Giorgetti S.p.A., Umberto Asnago
Located in Kastrup, DK
A 2-seat sofa or 'Divanetto' designed by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti – part of the Progetti collection. Light and elegant construction with Pau Ferro wood detailing at the top of th...
Wood
Contemporary Alabaster Boucle 2-Piece Chaise Sectional Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary 2-piece sectional with left-configuration wedge chaise, upholstered in alabaster boucle. Modern curved low-profile silhouette with modern finished blonde wood legs. Sect...
Bouclé, Wood
$4,203 / item
H 28.35 in W 37.41 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Swivel Armchair Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The inspiration for the design features comes from the Italian name Pietra: The translation Stone, an element of organic nature that brings a feeling of biophilia and well-being to t...
Bouclé
$9,096 / item
H 26.78 in W 86.62 in D 36.23 in
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 12 by David Lopez Quincoces
By Gervasoni, David Lopez Quincoces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Upholstery
$13,186 / item
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 36.23 in
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, DEDAR White Boucle, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern BeijinhoSofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Beijinho sofa seamlessly combines the soft texture of Dedar bouclé with...
Brass
CURVE SOFA - Modern Layered Asymmetrical Sofa in Cream Boucle
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
CURVE SOFA - Modern Layered Asymmetrical Sofa in Cream Boucle The Curve sofa features layered asymmetrical design elements that are both sophisticated and simple. The unbalanced ten...
Upholstery
$6,969Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 96.46 in D 39.38 in
21st Century Peggy Sofa Bouclé Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Professionally most known as Peggy Lee, Norma Egstrom had a successful six decades career, as a talented jazz and popular singer, songwriter and also actress. Peggy’s vocal style pro...
Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
$3,283
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in
Cesare Lacca Mid Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchair for ISA Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo, Cesare Lacca
Located in Conversano, IT
Extraordinary armchair designed by Cesare Lacca for the renowned manufacturer ISA (Industria Salotti e Arredamenti) Bergamo, dating back to the 1950s. This piece is an emblematic exa...
Brass
$1,650Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 24.5 in W 16 in D 7 in
Pair of Art Deco Bent Stained Glass Theatre Wall Sconces Floral Design, 1920s
Located in Toledo, OH
A wonderful pair of Art Deco theatre wall sconces, circa 1920s. Impressive in size and form these light fixtures have bent stained glass with a floral design. Very good condition wit...
Stained Glass
Forsyth Zebra Cube Ottoman
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Part of the Forsyth Originals Collection. The Forsyth Cube Ottoman is designed and handcrafted from our zebra hides. This is a versatile piece for any room adding natural texture and...
Zebra Hide
Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
Travertine
$3,660 / item
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 24.02 in
Dining Chair Hello Artistry Edition by Noom in Patience & Gough recycled velvet
By Denis Sokolov, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
NOOM x Patience & Gough Present a Bold Collaboration Bridging HELLO chair, Textile, and NFT Art In a bold cross-disciplinary collaboration with British design studio Patience &a...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur
$3,450
H 15 in W 10 in D 0.65 in
Wonderful French Ormolu Purple Enamel Gilt Bronze Bow Picture Frame Miniature
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful and rare French ormolu bronze and purple enamel picture frame with a miniature on the top with bows and tassels. Frame: 10" W X 15" H Picture:7" W X 9&q...
Bronze, Enamel
Handmade Groove Series Orb Pendant by Furthur Design, Amber Glass, 2026
By Furthur Design
Located in New York, NY
These hanging lights feature an embedded groove that offers a precise, machine-made quality to offset these otherwise wholly handmade creations. Whether showcased individually, as an...
Blown Glass
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Chandelier
By Florian Schulz, Lisa Johansson-Pape, Paavo Tynell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 30' Perforated Polished Brass Dome Chandelier. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined chandeliers are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finni...
Brass
$4,059 / item
H 23.63 in Dm 15.36 in
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Silk & Brass Table Lamp, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Desk lamp, originally manufactured at the historical Wiener Werkstätte and archived at the WW-pattern-books with the # S 142 - all in all, just eight lamps were manufactured at the W...
Brass
$4,250 / set
H 15.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern Style, Italy, New Design
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This pair is...
Brass
Globo Console
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Futuristic elegance. A glossy, white lacquer cabinet cradled by a sinuous brass framework and capped with blue solid acrylic cabochons. Small footprint but big impact, our Globo cons...
Brass
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$17,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Blue Velvet Camaleonda Sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camaleonda modular sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, a timeless piece of furniture that emerged in the design scene during the 1970s. Comprising two large seating elements equipp...
Velvet
$38,500
H 31.5 in W 154.73 in D 53.15 in
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s The Croissant sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, epitomizes the organic and fluid design ...
Fabric
Italian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.0"H x 71.25"W x 36.5"D Seat Height (inches): 13.25" All items ship from Hig...
Velvet, Wood
Rectangular Ceramic Lamp
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
RECTANGULAR TABLE LIGHT, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic light with a rectangular base, made in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade nat...
Ceramic, Clay
Bertu Stools, Boca Uno Dining Stool, Modern
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Stools, Boca Uno Dining Stool, Modern Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy BERTU HOME stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps ...
Wood, Maple
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
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