French Arm Settee
Late 20th Century French Settees
Metal
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Upholstery
Antique 1890s French Rococo Settees
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century French Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Settees
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1930s European Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Wood, Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint, Suede
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Rush, Maple
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Settees
Silk, Rush, Oak, Down
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Settees
Leather
Antique 19th Century Settees
Silver Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Settees
Cane, Wood
20th Century Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Settees
Bronze
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
2010s South African Settees
Velvet
2010s South African Settees
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Settees
Wire
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Settees
Beech
Early 20th Century French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Silk, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Settees
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Silk, Giltwood
Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Settees
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Raffia
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Tapestry, Wood, Mahogany
1990s American Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Loveseats
Hardwood, Down, Upholstery
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1930s Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Jacobean Sofas
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Jacobean Sofas
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Chaise Longues
Brocade, Giltwood
Antique 1890s French Benches
Rush, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
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French Arm 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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