White Painted Settee
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Settees
Paint, Wood
Vintage 1930s Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century Settees
Velvet, Paint
Mid-20th Century Adam Style Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Pine
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Settees
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Settees
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Settees
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Settees
Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Settees
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Wood
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Settees
Brass, Steel, Iron
Antique 19th Century English Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Cane, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Settees
Chrome
Antique 19th Century Swedish Dutch Colonial Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Benches
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1920s British Late Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Early 2000s American Shaker Benches
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Swedish Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Carrara Marble
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Benches
Wood, Cane
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Canapes
Walnut
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furn...
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Children's Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Loveseats
Linen, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan
Antique Early 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel, Wrought Iron
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Canapes
Tapestry, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Nouveau Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Iron
1990s Unknown Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s French Beaux Arts Armchairs
Resin, Epoxy Resin, Foam
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Italian Settees
Linen, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Settees
Wood
1990s Italian Louis XVI Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1920s Finnish Art Deco Settees
Birch
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Settees
Wood, Paint, Fabric
20th Century Modern Settees
Faux Bamboo, Cane, Wood, Fabric
Antique 1830s Austrian Settees
Early 20th Century Swedish Settees
Birch
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees
Vintage 1930s Swedish Settees
Birch
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Antique 1880s French Settees
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Settees
Upholstery, 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many shades and brands of white paints available for furniture is a matter of preference. Since white has many nuances and undertones, it could be challenging to choose the right one for your furniture. However, factors to be considered while choosing the right paint are other furniture and patterns in the room, price range and the feel you want the room to have.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024To Rauschenberg, the White Paintings meant the passage of time and symbolized divinity. By painting with a bright white color, he sought to capture the passing of shadows as the sun moved through a space and, in this way, track the hours. He once said, "They are a natural response to the current pressures of the faithless and a promoter of intuitional optimism," linking the color white with the concept of the purity of God. After completing his White Paintings, the American artist continued to experiment with monochrome compositions and even went so far as to try and erase some of his previous works to create a monochrome effect. Find a collection of Robert Rauschenberg art on 1stDibs.
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