45 Settee
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1980s Settees
Cotton
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wool, Teak
Antique 18th Century French Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Settees
Oak
2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Loveseats
Fabric
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Living Room Sets
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Rattan
Vintage 1930s American Living Room Sets
Wood
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Sofas
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
20th Century American Industrial Loveseats
Copper
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Canvas, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Italian Baroque Revival Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Children's Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets
Rattan
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Maple
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets
Rattan
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
1990s North American Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Armchairs
Leather
20th Century American Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rattan
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Cane, Teak
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Wood
2010s British Other Settees
Fabric
2010s British Settees
Fabric
2010s British Settees
Fabric
Antique Mid-19th Century Portuguese Romantic Armchairs
Palisander
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Sofas
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Eastlake Living Room Sets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sofas
Giltwood
Vintage 1940s Danish Settees
Teak, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Danish Settees
Canvas, Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Settees
Rattan, Bamboo
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Settees
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Sheepskin, Wood
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Linen
Antique 19th Century English George III Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Settees
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Settees
Walnut, Cane
Antique Mid-19th Century European Rococo Revival Settees
Mahogany
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Settees
Cane, Beech
Vintage 1960s French Settees
Leather, Wicker
Antique 1870s American Renaissance Revival Settees
Walnut
Antique 1870s American Renaissance Revival Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
20th Century Settees
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century British Edwardian Settees
Leather
20th Century Danish Sofas
Ash, Wool
Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Teak
Antique 19th Century Syrian Islamic Living Room Sets
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Late 19th Century English Hollywood Regency Living Room Sets
Vintage 1930s American Living Room Sets
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Louis XV Canapes
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Benches
Rush, Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Giltwood, Fabric
Vintage 1940s Italian Living Room Sets
Antique 19th Century French Living Room Sets
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Living Room Sets
Bamboo, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Early 20th Century French Living Room Sets
Antique 19th Century French Living Room Sets
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets
Rattan
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Settees
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Giltwood
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Settees
Wicker
Early 20th Century Georgian Settees
Walnut
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century British Settees
Mahogany
45 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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