1 Seater Leather Settee
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s Settees
Leather, Cotton, Faux Fur
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Settees
Chrome
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Settees
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Faux Leather, Glass, Bentwood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Faux Leather
20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Benches
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s French Beaux Arts Armchairs
Resin, Epoxy Resin, Foam
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2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Stone Sinks
Marble
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Limestone
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Oak
Late 20th Century British Modern Armchairs
Textile, Velvet
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Recent Sales
20th Century English Settees
Wood, Hardwood, Leather
Vintage 1920s British Victorian Settees
Leather
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Foam
Vintage 1980s Sofas
Leather
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam
Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Vintage 1950s British Baroque Club Chairs
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Foam
Antique 1850s English Victorian Settees
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Settees
Leather, Beech
Antique Early 1900s English Neoclassical Revival Settees
Leather, Mahogany, Paint
Early 20th Century American Mission Settees
Oak, Leather
Vintage 1970s American Modern Settees
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Settees
Fabric
Vintage 1930s British Sofas
20th Century Danish Sofas
Vintage 1980s British Country Sofas
Textile
Late 20th Century Modern Sofas
Nickel, Steel
20th Century Danish Sofas
20th Century Danish Sofas
20th Century Danish Sofas
Vintage 1980s British Country Sofas
Textile
20th Century Danish Sofas
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1930s British Bedroom Sets
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Living Room Sets
Steel
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
Vintage 1980s English Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s French Space Age Living Room Sets
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Foam, Leather
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Settees
Marble
Vintage 1930s French Settees
Leather, Walnut
1 Seater Leather Settee 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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