Tete A Tete Settee
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Moorish Settees
Walnut
20th Century French Victorian Settees
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Settees
Mahogany
Antique 1860s Napoleon III Settees
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century Romantic Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique 1740s Italian George II Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
2010s American Napoleon III Armchairs
Bronze
2010s American Napoleon III Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s American Napoleon III Armchairs
Bronze
2010s American Napoleon III Armchairs
Wood, Velvet
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Brass
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Vintage 1930s English Settees
Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery
Early 20th Century European Louis XV Settees
Linen, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Settees
Wood
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Settees
Walnut
2010s American Napoleon III Settees
Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Wood
Antique 1880s European Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Art Deco Settees
Late 20th Century Italian Settees
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
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Fabric
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Brass
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20th Century American Sofas
20th Century American Modern Sofas
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
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Leather
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Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Settees
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Rosewood, Upholstery
Vintage 1920s Louis XVI Settees
Gold Leaf
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Beech, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
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Fabric, Wood
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Metal
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Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Foam, Upholstery
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Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Early 20th Century American Settees
Cane
Early 20th Century American Settees
Cane
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Brass
20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
20th Century Sofas
Vintage 1940s French Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century Moroccan Armchairs
Ivory
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Settees
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
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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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