3 Seat Settee
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Wool
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Sheepskin, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Modern Settees
Velvet
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Settees
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
Vintage 1980s Settees
Leather, Cotton, Faux Fur
Antique 19th Century British Regency Loveseats
Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Ebony, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Settees
Faux Bamboo, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Upholstery, Beech
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
Vintage 1960s English Settees
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Settees
Bentwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Settees
Cane, Lacquer
20th Century Victorian Settees
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Dutch Empire Settees
Mahogany, Kingwood, Satinwood, Upholstery, Twill, Cotton
Antique Late 19th Century European Settees
Gold
Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Settees
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Settees
Tapestry, Giltwood, Wool
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Ash, Mahogany
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Ash, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Club Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Silk, Giltwood
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Faux Leather, Glass, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Pine
20th Century English Country Settees
Velvet, Beech, Oak
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
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
2010s American Benches
Rope, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Sofas
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Vintage 1980s English Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Classical Roman Sofas
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century British Jacobean Benches
Cane, Oak
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
2010s American Benches
Leather, Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Rattan
1990s Sofas
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rattan
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3 Seat Settee For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 3 Seat 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.
- What is a 3 seat couch called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A standard sofa has either two seats or three seats, so a three-seat couch is typically just called a couch or sofa.
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