Circular Settee
Late 20th Century American Modern Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Settees
Rosewood, Cane
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Giltwood
Vintage 1980s Italian Settees
Leather
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Settees
Silk, Satinwood, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Settees
Mahogany
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Faux Leather, Glass, Bentwood
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Silk, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Tapestry, Wood, Mahogany
Antique Early 1700s Italian Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Steel
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Beech, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Cabinets
Other
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Chairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Wood, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Maple
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Brass
2010s Table Lamps
Iron
2010s Modern Tables
Hardwood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Antique Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Composition
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Recent Sales
Late 20th Century Settees
Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Settees
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Regency Benches
Mahogany
Antique 1880s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique 1870s Austrian Art Nouveau Toys and Dolls
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Settees
Late 20th Century Art Deco Settees
Vintage 1950s Argentine Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Settees
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Settees
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Settees
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Vintage 1930s English Settees
Wood, Fabric
Late 20th Century Italian Settees
Gold Leaf
20th Century American Art Nouveau Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century Settees
Beech
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Wood, Fabric
20th Century American Sofas
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1940s Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker
Late 20th Century Bohemian Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker
Vintage 1940s Unknown Hollywood Regency Benches
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing T...
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Settees
Walnut
Antique 1810s English Regency Settees
Giltwood, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
1990s American Hollywood Regency Settees
Wood, Silk
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Settees
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Sofas
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Center Tables
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Center Tables
Rosewood
Antique 1880s Syrian Moorish Chaise Longues
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Antique 1690s Italian Baroque Center Tables
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 17th Century British William and Mary Sofa Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Federal Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Settees
Pine
Vintage 1940s English Settees
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century English Settees
Circular 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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