19 Settee
Antique Late 19th Century English Baroque Settees
Linen
Antique Late 19th Century British Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Settees
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Cherry
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Settees
Willow
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Settees
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Settees
Mohair, Bamboo
Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Settees
Wood
Vintage 1930s Sheraton Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century British Settees
Wood
20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Settees
Silk, Wood
2010s American Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Settees
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Louis XV Settees
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Louis XV Settees
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Settees
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Late Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wool, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Settees
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American George III Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Settees
Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Aluminum
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Faux Leather, Glass, Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Settees
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Settees
Silk, Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Settees
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century British Settees
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Settees
Walnut, Upholstery
2010s South African Settees
Linen
2010s South African Settees
Velvet
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Cane, Teak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Louis XV Loveseats
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Sofas
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Benches
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Empire Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Loveseats
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Canapes
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Benches
Oak
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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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