Eagle Settee
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Wood, Silk
Antique 19th Century Settees
Silver Leaf
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century British Georgian Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Settees
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English George II Settees
Wood, Textile
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Cuban Regency Settees
Cane, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Empire Sofas
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Benches
Wood, Maple
Mid-20th Century North American American Colonial Benches
Maple
Antique 1880s English George II Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1850s American Empire Revival Armchairs
Mahogany
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20th Century American Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Grasscloth, Cane, Raffia, Rattan
Antique 18th Century French Decorative Art
Wood, Paint
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Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
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Vintage 1920s French Egyptian Revival Benches
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Brass
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
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Marble
Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Benches
Oak
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Damask, Giltwood
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Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Living Room Sets
Stucco, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Settees
Antique 19th Century English George III Settees
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Settees
Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Settees
Antique 19th Century Unknown Empire Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Canapes
Silk, Wood
Antique 1740s British George I Sofas
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1840s American American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Colonial Benches
Maple
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sofas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sofas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Living Room Sets
Wood
Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Sofas
Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Canapes
Silk, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English George II Settees
1990s Italian Neoclassical Benches
Silver Leaf
Antique 19th Century Irish George II Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Settees
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George II Settees
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Maple
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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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