Center Settee
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Wood, Walnut, Wool
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Cane, Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Settees
Wood, Mirror
Late 20th Century American Settees
Metal
20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Fabric, Wood, Down
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Louis XIII Settees
Walnut, Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Sheraton Settees
Cane, Wood
Antique 1850s European Biedermeier Settees
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Settees
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Cuban Regency Settees
Cane, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Settees
Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Settees
Leather
Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIII Settees
Leather, Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Settees
Wood, Giltwood
2010s Mexican Settees
Stainless Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Tapestry, Wood, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Settees
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Living Room Sets
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1880s Italian Sofas
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
Antique 1860s Italian Rococo Revival Benches
Gold Leaf
Early 2000s American Shaker Benches
Steel
Early 20th Century Javanese Benches
Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century American Painted Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Benches
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Cane, Wood
Antique 1890s American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas
Steel
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Living Room Sets
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Patio and Garden Furni...
Iron
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Oak
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Ash
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Oak
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Living Room Sets
Ormolu
Vintage 1940s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Walnut
20th Century Italian Rococo Benches
Fabric, Fruitwood
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Center Settee For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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