Striped Settee
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Settees
Wood
20th Century English George III Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century American Eastlake Settees
Velvet, Wood
Antique 18th Century Dutch Rococo Settees
Fabric, Wood, Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 1790s French Empire Settees
Antique 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique 1790s English George III Settees
Mahogany, Silk
2010s South African Settees
Velvet
2010s South African Settees
Velvet
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Louis XIII Settees
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Ash
Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Victorian Settees
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Louis XV Settees
Metal
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Rush, Maple
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Settees
Velvet, Fruitwood
20th Century Eastlake Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Settees
Silk, Upholstery, Maple
20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Fabric, Fruitwood
Vintage 1970s Asian Anglo-Indian Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Settees
Walnut, Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Textile, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Dutch Colonial Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Regency Loveseats
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Teak
Early 20th Century Swedish Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Carrara Marble
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Nouveau Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Steel, Aluminum
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Maple
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vitrines
Abalone, Wood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Books
Paper
1990s Pop Art Portrait Prints
Lithograph
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Settees
Mohair, Velvet
Vintage 1940s English Settees
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s North American Louis XV Loveseats
Silk, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Settees
Vintage 1960s Settees
Vintage 1930s Settees
Rosewood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Italian Settees
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wool, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Settees
Mahogany, Velvet
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Oak, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Settees
Wicker
Vintage 1930s English Settees
Wood, Upholstery
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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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