Upholstered Settee Back
Mid-20th Century American Regency Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Teak
20th Century French Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1820s English George III Settees
Brass
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s Modern Settees
Mohair, Wood
20th Century Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Art Nouveau Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Regency Settees
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Settees
Leather, Wood
Antique 1790s English George III Settees
Mahogany, Silk
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Settees
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Baroque Settees
Linen
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century Georgian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1810s English Regency Settees
Brass
Antique 1840s French Biedermeier Settees
Hardwood, Beech
Antique 19th Century Brazilian Settees
Cane, Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1770s Italian Neoclassical Settees
Cherry, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Settees
Metal
Early 20th Century English Georgian Settees
Wool, Mahogany
2010s American Settees
Oak, Walnut
2010s American American Classical Settees
Cane, Walnut, Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Settees
Leather, Cotton, Faux Fur
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Neoclassical Revival Settees
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century British Settees
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century French Restauration Settees
Late 20th Century French Settees
Metal
Early 20th Century British Settees
Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century British Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Velvet
Vintage 1980s American Settees
Lacquer, Rattan, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Unknown Jacobean Settees
Velvet, Oak
Early 20th Century British Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Settees
Iron
Antique 18th Century Dutch Rococo Settees
Fabric, Wood, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Irish Settees
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Settees
Fabric
Vintage 1910s English Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Settees
Linen, Walnut
Antique 1870s English Queen Anne Settees
Fabric, Oak
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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