Petite Settee
Antique 19th Century French Restauration Settees
Brass
Antique 19th Century Primitive Settees
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Settees
Linen, Walnut
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Settees
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Asian Dutch Colonial Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Indonesian Settees
Cane, Teak
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Velvet
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Settees
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century European Rustic Loveseats
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Sofas
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Pillows and Throws
Tapestry
Antique 1890s French Louis XIII Console Tables
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Empire Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Carrara Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century French End Tables
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Tables
Wood, Leather
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
20th Century English Loveseats
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Pillows and Throws
Tapestry
Early 20th Century French End Tables
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Chrome
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers a...
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables
Marble, Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...
Plaster
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Maple
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...
Brass
2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s British Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Jars
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut, Fabric, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Bouclé
Recent Sales
Vintage 1940s Italian Settees
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Giltwood, Linen
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Living Room Sets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Settees
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees
Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s English Settees
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century French Settees
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Sycamore, PVC, Teak
Antique 19th Century American Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Wood
AOL (America Online) users may experience difficulties sending emails to us or receiving emails from us. If you have made an inquir...
Vintage 1940s American Settees
Silk
Vintage 1970s Italian Settees
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Settees
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Fruitwood, Cotton, Felt
Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Settees
Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s Settees
Early 20th Century French Victorian Settees
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Settees
Leather, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Fabric
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Mohair, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century British Settees
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century English Regency Settees
Wood, Upholstery, Cane
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Cotton, Rosewood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Teak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Linen, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
Early 20th Century French Settees
Leather, Wood
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Settees
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Naugahyde, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Wood, Linen
20th Century Italian Modern Loveseats
Steel
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Wood, Fabric
Antique 18th Century Italian Loveseats
Antique 19th Century French Loveseats
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Brass
Early 20th Century Chippendale Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Lambskin, Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Benches
Walnut
1990s American Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 1880s British Neoclassical Revival Loveseats
Linen, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Italian Pillows and Throws
Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets
Petite Settee For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Petite Settee?
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.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.