3 Piece Settee
Vintage 1980s Settees
Leather, Cotton, Faux Fur
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Beech, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century British Modern Settees
Velvet
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Settees
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century Dutch Empire Settees
Cotton, Twill, Upholstery, Satinwood, Kingwood, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Settees
Wood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Sheepskin, Wood
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Faux Leather, Glass, Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Settees
Tapestry, Giltwood, Wool
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Silk, Giltwood
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Settees
Steel
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Settees
Chrome
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Wool
Antique 1840s Chairs
Padouk
Antique 1840s Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Tapestry, Giltwood
20th Century Art Deco Living Room Sets
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Sofas
Upholstery, Rattan
20th Century Living Room Sets
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Giltwood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique 19th Century Victorian Living Room Sets
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Jacobean Benches
Cane, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Cane, Rattan, Ceramic
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Fabric, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Leather, Cane, Beech
Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets
Fabric, Rattan
Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Benches
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Canapes
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Dining Room Sets
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Living Room Sets
Walnut
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ash
2010s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ash
2010s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Cane, Lacquer
Antique 1880s Victorian Living Room Sets
Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Living Room Sets
Silk, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Velvet, Plywood
Vintage 1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Faux Leather
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Bentwood
Antique 1880s English Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Romantic Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Foam, Wool, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Wool, Bouclé, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Wool, Bouclé, Foam
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Ormolu, Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
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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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021A three-section sofa is an upholstered couch that is designed with three sections for seating. A traditional sofa is typically a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people, whereas a sectional sofa consists of multiple pieces that can be arranged in several different layouts. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary sectional sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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