Hand Carved Settee
Antique Late 19th Century European Settees
Gold
Vintage 1930s European Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Korean Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Wood, Walnut, Wool
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Settees
Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood, Down
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Settees
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Javanese Settees
Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Victorian Settees
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Silk, Foam, Walnut
20th Century Settees
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XV Settees
Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Settees
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Cuban Regency Settees
Cane, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Adam Style Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Settees
Shell, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Settees
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Settees
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Settees
Metal
Antique 1770s Italian Neoclassical Settees
Cherry, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century English Georgian Settees
Wool, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut
Antique 1850s Italian Baroque Settees
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Victorian Settees
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Neoclassical Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Javanese Dutch Colonial Settees
Rattan, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century American Jacobean Settees
Oak, Cane
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Restauration Settees
Brass
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Settees
Walnut
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Settees
Brass, Steel, Iron
2010s American Other Settees
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Sheet Metal, Metal
Antique 19th Century French Empire Settees
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century Javanese Settees
Rattan, Teak
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Muslin, Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Settees
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Settees
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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 ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
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