Four Seat Settee
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Wood
Vintage 1950s English Settees
Velvet, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Settees
Silk, Satinwood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Walnut, Upholstery, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1980s American Settees
Lacquer, Rattan, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Cherry
Vintage 1910s English Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Adam Style Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Settees
Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century South American Rococo Settees
Chestnut
Antique 1870s North American Empire Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Settees
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Settees
Silver Leaf
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Settees
Satinwood
Antique 1870s French Settees
Damask, Giltwood
20th Century French Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood, Burl
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Cuban Regency Settees
Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Javanese Dutch Colonial Settees
Rattan, Teak
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Faux Leather, Glass, Bentwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Settees
Brass
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Settees
Brass
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Settees
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Neoclassical Revival Settees
Brass, Wrought Iron
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century Irish George III Settees
Mahogany
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Settees
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal, Brass, Iron
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Velvet
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Settees
Silk, Mahogany, Giltwood
Vintage 1980s Settees
Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Tapestry, Wood, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Wool
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Rattan
Antique Early 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Furniture
Cane, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Sofas
Fabric
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Teak
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Four Seat Settee For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Four Seat 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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