Low Settee
Late 20th Century North American American Colonial Settees
Cherry
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Cowhide, Teak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Vintage 1910s English Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1870s English Queen Anne Settees
Fabric, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Oak, Teak, Walnut
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mirror, Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Plastic, Rubber
2010s American Other Settees
Copper
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Settees
Fabric, Rosewood
2010s American Other Settees
Metal
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Settees
Chrome
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric
2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Beech
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1930s French Empire Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Carrara Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Plastic, Rubber
Antique 17th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Antiquities
Silver
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique 1890s American Rustic Living Room Sets
Horn, Cowhide, Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Textile, Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century American Country Benches
Wood
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Stoneware
Late 20th Century Modern Sofa Tables
Slate
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Stoneware
Antique 1740s Italian George II Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Beech, Teak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indonesian Dutch Colonial Settees
Ebony
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Beech, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Teak, Beech
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Teak
2010s Settees
Hardwood
2010s Settees
Hardwood
2010s Settees
Hardwood
2010s Settees
Hardwood
2010s British Settees
Hardwood
2010s Settees
Hardwood
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Hardwood
2010s British Modern Settees
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Teak
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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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