Love Settee
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Chenille, Teak
Vintage 1950s English Settees
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Settees
Rattan
Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Settees
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century Settees
Iron
2010s British Art Deco Settees
Hardwood
Early 20th Century British Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Settees
Fur, Cherry
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Settees
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century British George II Settees
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Late Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Beaux Arts Settees
Mohair, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Revival Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Aluminum, Steel
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Settees
Beech
20th Century American Baroque Revival Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Settees
Fabric, Wicker
2010s American Other Settees
Copper
2010s American Other Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Foam, Wood, Plywood, Fabric
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Empire Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Rococo Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Benches
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches
Bouclé, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Carrara Marble
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
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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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