$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes Red Leather Amigo Sofa
By Ekornes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes 'Amigo' Redish burnt orange leather 3 seat sofa.
Leather, Birch, Foam
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes Red Leather Amigo Loveseat sofa
By Ekornes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes 'Amigo' Redish burnt orange leather 2 seat loveseat sofa.
Leather, Foam, Birch
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H 79 in W 33 in D 33 in
Danish Modern Ekornes Sofa, Reclining Chair, Ottoman and Lounge Chair, Set
By Ekornes
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Danish Modern Ekornes Teak and Leather “Amigo” Three Seat Sofa, “Stressless” Reclining Chair and Ottoman and Lounge Chair - 4 Piece Set Mid-Century Modern leather Eko...
Leather, Wood, Teak
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H 33 in W 79 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Ekornes Teak and Leather "Amigo" Three-Seat Sofa
By Ekornes
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome and comfortable three-seat Amigo sofa made in Norway by high quality furniture manufacturer, Ekornes.
Teak, Leather, Fabric
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H 33 in W 55 in D 33 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Ekornes Teak and Leather "Amigo" Two-Seat Sofa Loveseat
By Ekornes
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome and comfortable amigo two-seat sofa made in Norway by high quality furniture manufacturer, Ekorness. It has great craftsmanship with a sculpted solid teak frame and dark bro...
Leather, Teak, Fabric
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H 33 in W 79 in D 33 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Ekornes Teak and Leather "Amigo" Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Danish Modern Ekornes Teak and Leather "Amigo" Three-Seat Sofa Beautiful and comfortable mcm three-seat Amigo sofa made in Norway by, Ekornes.
Leather, Wood
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H 33.08 in W 55.12 in D 33.08 in
Ekornes Amigo Matching Stressless Two Seater Sofa & Armchair In Cream Leather
By Ekornes
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Mid Century Ekornes Amigo Matching Stressless Two Seater Sofa and Armchair In Cream Leather Handsome and comfortable “Amigo” armchair and 2 seater sofa made in Norway b...
Leather, Foam, Teak
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H 33.08 in W 55.12 in D 33.08 in
Ekornes Amigo Matching Stressless Two Seater Sofa & Armchair In Cream Leather
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Mid Century Ekornes Amigo Matching Stressless Two Seater Sofa and Armchair In Cream Leather Handsome and comfortable “Amigo” armchair and 2 seater sofa made in Norway b...
Leather, Foam, Teak
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Danish Modern Teak Daybed w/ Leather Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Teak Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New Pirelli Webbing, New Italian Cognac Leather Bolster Pillow _________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern fu...
Leather, Upholstery, Teak, Wood
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Contemporary Art Deco Mint, Lipstick Carousel 3 Arms Pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
Mid Century Modern Josef Otmar Gondola Sofa
By Otmar, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Exceptional mid-century modern gondola sofa by celebrated designer Josef Otmar, featuring his signature flowing lines and masterful woodworking. This stunning piece showcases the sc...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
H 32 in W 77 in D 32 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Black Leather 3 Seat Sofa Wood Legs
By Børge Mogensen, Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful Black leather 3 seat sofa dark wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful Black leather is soft and shows little signs of use but broken in nic...
Leather, Birch
Sold|$4,000
H 28 in W 136 in D 32 in
Mid Century Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c 1960's
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Architectural two piece sectional sofa, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The sofa features an angled section, which has a storage cabinet on its end, with a drop dow...
Upholstery
$2,700Sale Price|25% Off
H 36 in W 72 in D 30 in
Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Eames sofa compact with orange Herman miller woven upholstery. Charles and Ray Eames compact couch is great design that keeps a subtle profile. The cushioned pads that form ...
Steel, Chrome
On Hold|$29,000
H 31 in W 90 in D 33 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
$34,500
H 28.15 in W 124.41 in D 67.72 in
Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa in Grey Pierre Frey Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 'Boomerang' sofa, model '1600-S', Pierre Frey 'Louison' bouclé, walnut, United States, 1960s This exceptional Boomerang sofa, designed by Adria...
Bouclé, Walnut
On Hold|$6,054
H 26.78 in W 79.53 in D 34.65 in
Gianni Songia GS195 Sofa / Daybed for Sormani, Italy, 1960s
By Gianni Songia, Sormani
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Model GS195 sofa or daybed designed by Gianni Songia for Sormani in the early 1960s. The design is defined by its architectural rosewood frame and generous leather cushions, with thr...
Leather, Wood
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...
Walnut
$3,300Sale Price|40% Off
H 28 in W 94 in D 32 in
Midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Solid Walnut Frame Sofa or Daybed
By Mel Smilow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Walnut frame long low sofa or daybed. Beautiful armless sofa with solid walnut sculpted frame and steel spring support insert. Has Orig...
Steel
Marco Comolli Sofa in Walnut and Taupe Leather
By Marco Comolli, ICF De Padova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Comolli for I.C.F. De Padova, two-seat sofa, in walnut and taupe leather, Italy, 1965 A highly comfortable sofa by Marco Comolli due to down filling and well-designed proporti...
Leather, Walnut
Roche Bobois Eighteen Piece Mah Jong Set
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Rochester, England
The Roche Bobois Mah Jong Sofa, a design icon by Hans Hopfer, epitomises modular versatility and luxurious comfort. The set showcases Roche Bobois' signature patterns, creating a har...
Foam, Upholstery
Early Pierre Chapo 'L09G' Sofa or Bench in Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, bench, 'L09G', elm, fabric, France, 1978 This piece is an early edition designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his commitment to pure and clean design and construction pr...
Fabric, Elm
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.