Gold Velvet Settee
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Settees
Fabric, Textile, Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XV Settees
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Classical Roman Sofas
Velvet
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
2010s American Napoleon III Armchairs
Bronze
2010s American Napoleon III Armchairs
Bronze
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vitrines
Abalone, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass, Metal
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2010s British Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Rococo Beds and Bed Frames
Gesso, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Vitrines
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Mohair, Silk, Giltwood, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Synthetic, Faux Leather
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bed Coronas
Wood, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Silk, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Silver
20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
20th Century Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Side Tables
Wood, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Recent Sales
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Settees
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Louis XIV Settees
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Settees
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
20th Century Other Settees
Mahogany, Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Fabric
Late 20th Century Italian Settees
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Settees
Iron
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Settees
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Velvet
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Settees
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Settees
Vintage 1920s British Settees
Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer, Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Settees
Mahogany
20th Century Settees
Padouk
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mohair
20th Century Settees
Fabric, Silk
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Settees
Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Settees
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Swedish Settees
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Loveseats
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Antique 19th Century North American American Classical Daybeds
Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1940s Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s British Country Sofas
Textile
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Vintage 1980s British Country Sofas
Textile
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Pillows and Throws
Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Canapes
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Louis XV Side Chairs
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Antique 1870s French Victorian Settees
Velvet, Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Settees
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Sofas
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws
Velvet
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1920s Louis XVI Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Stools
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Vintage 1940s French Settees
Velvet
Early 20th Century French Settees
Velvet, Upholstery
Gold Velvet 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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