French Settee Cushions
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood, Down
Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Settees
Silk, Rush, Oak, Down
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Velvet, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Restauration Settees
Brass
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Settees
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Settees
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Linen, Oak, Giltwood, Paint
Antique 1790s French Empire Settees
20th Century Victorian Settees
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Teak, Leather
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wool, Oak
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Settees
Wrought Iron
20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Fabric, Wood, Down
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1930s European Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Settees
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Cotton, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Restauration Settees
20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century French Settees
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Tapestry, Walnut
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Settees
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wool, Oak, Teak
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Settees
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Settees
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Settees
Cane, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Cane
20th Century Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood, Down
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Settees
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Silk, Foam, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Wood, Cane
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
Vintage 1980s French Modern Settees
Cotton, Bamboo, Foam
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Cotton, Bamboo, Foam
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Velvet
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1950s French Settees
Bamboo
Early 20th Century French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Industrial Settees
Iron
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Settees
Walnut
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Pine
Mid-20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Leather, Cotton, Linen, Rattan
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Jacobean Sofas
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Jacobean Sofas
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Empire Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Beech
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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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