One Seat Couches
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Ash, Leather
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Ash
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Club Chairs
Cotton
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Sofas
Wood
Early 2000s Italian Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
2010s Chinese Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Foam
Vintage 1980s English Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs
Pine
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs
Pine
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs
Pine
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs
Fabric
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Sofas
Leather, Sheepskin
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
2010s Slovak Sofas
Cotton, Velvet, Beech
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Steel
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Ash
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Ash
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Ash
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Ash
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Ash
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Ash, Leather
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
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One Seat Couches For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are One Seat Couches?
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 11, 2024A one-person couch is typically called an armchair.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered piece of seating that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
Armchairs are among the types of chairs you should know when decorating your home. Most living rooms include at least one armchair. Typically upholstered and including comfortable armrests, armchairs vary by size, style and color, allowing you to use them to make a statement, focus on comfort or show off your personality.
Find a collection of vintage armchairs on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A couch with two seats is known as a loveseat. The name 'loveseat’ refers to the fact that it is a two-seat couch. Loveseats are very common pieces of furniture in living rooms. Shop a selection of loveseats on 1stDibs.
- What is a 3 seat couch called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A standard sofa has either two seats or three seats, so a three-seat couch is typically just called a couch or sofa.
- What is a two seat couch called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A two-seat couch is also called a loveseat. It is a seating designed to accommodate two people. It can be ideal for a small space, or can also be used as an additional piece of seating. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage couches.
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