Green Velvet Settee
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Maple
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Settees
Velvet
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
Antique 19th Century British Jacobean Settees
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Velvet, Maple
2010s South African Settees
Velvet
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Settees
Velvet, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Settees
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1980s Italian Settees
Steel
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Armchairs
Velvet
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Living Room Sets
Velvet, Rosewood
1990s American Louis XVI Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Feathers
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Brass
1990s Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Brass
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Armchairs
Velvet, Nutwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Nutwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
20th Century European Living Room Sets
Glass, Upholstery, Velvet
Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Velvet, Plywood
Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Cotton
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass, Metal
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century British Settees
Leather
2010s British Settees
Fabric
Vintage 1930s French Living Room Sets
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Settees
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Settees
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Antique 19th Century American Settees
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century American American Classical Settees
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Fabric
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Settees
Hardwood, Velvet
Vintage 1960s European Settees
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Settees
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Iron, Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023A variety of colors can go with green velvet. Neutral hues like brown, cream, black and white often coordinate well with the material. You can also complement it with jewel tones like magenta and royal purple and warm metallics like copper and gold. On 1stDibs, find a variety of velvet pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
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