Open Back Settee
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Jacobean Settees
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Settees
Satinwood
Early 20th Century Javanese Settees
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century British Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century British Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Settees
Bentwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Settees
Other
Antique 19th Century Asian Moorish Settees
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees
Metal
Antique 1810s German Louis XVI Settees
Cherry
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Vintage 1930s Sheraton Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Oak
20th Century Unknown Rustic Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Leather, Hickory
20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Fabric, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century American Country Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
Late 20th Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Settees
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Oak
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal, Brass, Iron
Antique 18th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood
Antique 1890s English High Victorian Settees
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century European Rustic Loveseats
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Furniture
Mahogany
Antique 1870s English Victorian Sofas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Armchairs
Maple, Silk
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Ormolu, Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sofas
Other
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Other
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cane, Teak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Silk, Oak
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather, Cane, Ash
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Maple
Antique Late 19th Century William and Mary Dessert Tables and Tilt-top T...
Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Wood, Fabric
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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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