Vintage Wooden Settee
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Mohair
1960s American Vintage Wooden Settee
Fruitwood, Upholstery
20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Wooden Settee
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Vintage Wooden Settee
Silk
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Upholstery, Teak
1980s Vintage Wooden Settee
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Velvet, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Vintage Wooden Settee
Wood, Rattan
20th Century French Vintage Wooden Settee
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Papercord, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Fabric, Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Fabric, Cherry
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Rope, Beech, Bentwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Wooden Settee
Wood, Fabric
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Mohair, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Upholstery, Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Wooden Settee
Fabric, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Teak
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Wooden Settee
Wool, Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Fabric, Wood
1990s Vintage Wooden Settee
Fabric, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Silk, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Metal
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Wooden Settee
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Velvet, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Lucite
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery, Bouclé
20th Century English Vintage Wooden Settee
Brass
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Wool, Teak
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Fabric, Wood
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Fabric, Wood
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Faux Leather, Cane, Ash
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Leather, Ash
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Fabric, Rosewood, Upholstery, Bouclé
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Fabric, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Fabric, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Fabric, Oak
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Maple
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Velvet, Wood
1990s Louis XV Vintage Wooden Settee
Silk, Wood
1930s American Vintage Wooden Settee
Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Vintage Wooden Settee
Leather, Wood
20th Century Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Faux Bamboo, Cane, Wood, Fabric
1950s British Vintage Wooden Settee
Walnut
1960s Vintage Wooden Settee
1930s Dutch Vintage Wooden Settee
Metal
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wooden Settee
Leather, Wood
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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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023To clean a vintage wood box, wipe it with a soft cloth moistened with mild dish soap and water. You can use a soft-bristled brush and soapy water to remove dirt from the hinges and clasp. Next, use a fresh, damp cloth to wipe away the soap and then finish by drying with a third cloth. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wood boxes.
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