Victorian Love Seat
Antique 1880s American Victorian Loveseats
Wicker
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
Vintage 1950s English Settees
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Other Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Settees
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Center Tables
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Stools
Velvet, Nutwood
Antique 1890s American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1960s Arts and Crafts Stools
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Children's Furniture
Ash, Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Children's Furniture
Ash, Elm
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1870s French High Victorian Dining Room Tables
Oak
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1860s English Victorian Animal Sculptures
Tin
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Late Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
Mid-20th Century European Victorian Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1920s Austrian Victorian Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Chairs
Brass
Antique 1880s English Art Nouveau Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Loveseats
Wood
Antique 1890s Austrian Late Victorian Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Sterling Silver, Brass
Antique 1850s English Victorian Settees
Upholstery
Antique 1850s English Victorian Settees
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Loveseats
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron, Wire
Antique 1850s English Victorian Settees
Walnut
Antique 1850s English Victorian Settees
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Canapes
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Benches
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century British Benches
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Loveseats
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1940s Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker
Antique Mid-19th Century British Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Loveseats
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century British Dining Room Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Bamboo, Hardwood
Antique 1870s English Victorian Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Sofas
Wood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Settees
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Console Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1860s English Early Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery
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Victorian Love Seat For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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