Antique Wood Settee
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wood Settee
Wood
1920s Antique Wood Settee
Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Wood Settee
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wood Settee
Tapestry, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wood Settee
Down, Silk, Beech
19th Century French Antique Wood Settee
Wool, Giltwood
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Wood Settee
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Georgian Antique Wood Settee
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Primitive Antique Wood Settee
Wood
Late 19th Century European Antique Wood Settee
Gold
19th Century English George II Antique Wood Settee
Wood, Textile
Early 19th Century Italian American Classical Antique Wood Settee
Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Wood Settee
Brass
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Wood Settee
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Javanese Dutch Colonial Antique Wood Settee
Rattan, Teak
1880s French Louis XV Antique Wood Settee
Fabric, Giltwood
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Wood Settee
Wood
Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Antique Wood Settee
Shell, Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Wood Settee
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Wood Settee
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
1870s Antique Wood Settee
Wood
19th Century French Victorian Antique Wood Settee
Giltwood
1880s French Edwardian Antique Wood Settee
Upholstery, Mahogany
1870s North American Empire Antique Wood Settee
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood
1770s Italian Neoclassical Antique Wood Settee
Cherry, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century British Antique Wood Settee
Wood
Late 19th Century British Antique Wood Settee
Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Wood Settee
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Wood Settee
Upholstery, Giltwood, Burl
19th Century Italian Antique Wood Settee
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century British Antique Wood Settee
Wood
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Wood Settee
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Wood Settee
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Antique Wood Settee
Wood
Early 20th Century British Antique Wood Settee
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Wood Settee
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Wood Settee
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wood Settee
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Javanese Antique Wood Settee
Teak
Early 20th Century American Eastlake Antique Wood Settee
Velvet, Wood
1910s Antique Wood Settee
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wood Settee
Fabric, Wood
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Wood Settee
Brass, Steel, Iron
19th Century French Restauration Antique Wood Settee
Late 19th Century French Antique Wood Settee
Wood, Walnut, Wool
19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Wood Settee
Textile, Wood
Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Wood Settee
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Mahogany
1920s Louis XVI Antique Wood Settee
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Antique Wood Settee
Fabric, Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Wood Settee
Metal
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wood Settee
Wool, Linen, Wood
1820s Antique Wood Settee
Wood
19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Wood Settee
Silver Leaf
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Wood Settee
Wood, Silk
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Wood Settee
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century European Louis XV Antique Wood Settee
Fabric, Paint, Wood
18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Wood Settee
Fabric, Wood, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Javanese Antique Wood Settee
Rattan, Teak
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Wood Settee
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Wood Settee
Upholstery, Wood, Linen
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
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