18 Century Settee
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Gold
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Settees
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Settees
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Settees
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Settees
Wire
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Antique 1870s North American Empire Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century British Settees
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Settees
Paint, Wood
20th Century Adam Style Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century British Settees
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Wood, Silk
20th Century Country Settees
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal, Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Irish Settees
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Modern Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century British Settees
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Stainless Steel, Chrome
20th Century English Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century Adam Style Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Silk, Foam, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Federal Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century British Settees
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Settees
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Settees
Leather
Late 20th Century North American American Colonial Settees
Cherry
Antique 18th Century Settees
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Settees
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Settees
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees
Birch
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Settees
Brass
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Settees
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Regency Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Brazilian Settees
Cane, Hardwood
20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chrome
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Settees
Leather, Chenille, Rattan
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Cowhide, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Wood, Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Settees
Upholstery
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Settees
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Settees
Walnut, Upholstery
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Faux Leather, Glass, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Settees
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Syrian Anglo-Indian Settees
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Settees
Wood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Benches
Wood
Antique 1890s Syrian Victorian Benches
Walnut
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18 Century Settee For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 18 Century Settee?
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.
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