54 Settee
Antique Late 19th Century British Settees
Satinwood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Settees
Velvet
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chrome
Late 20th Century Adirondack Settees
Wicker
Antique 1850s European Biedermeier Settees
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1990s American Arts and Crafts Settees
Iron
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Modern Settees
Mohair, Wood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century European Rococo Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rattan
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Canapes
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets
Rattan
1990s Unknown Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Other
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1930s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Living Room Sets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Sheraton Armchairs
Satinwood, Paint, Upholstery
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Glass
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair, Velvet, Oak
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Beech, Wool
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Sofas
Wood
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Settees
Wicker
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century British Settees
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century European Settees
Bentwood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Settees
Antique Mid-19th Century English Moorish Settees
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Moorish Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Unknown Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Early 2000s English Adam Style Settees
Satinwood
Vintage 1960s American Settees
Cane, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Settees
Velvet, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Settees
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Settees
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century British Settees
Leather
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Settees
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Federal Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rattan
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Early 20th Century European Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Loveseats
Velvet, Beech, Paint
Mid-20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets
Mohair, Wood
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Rope, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century French Living Room Sets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Living Room Sets
Antique Early 1900s American High Victorian Living Room Sets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1930s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Living Room Sets
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees
Brass
Antique 19th Century Victorian Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century American Classical Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Settees
Leather
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Settees
Fabric, Fruitwood, Pine
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Linen, Walnut, Giltwood
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Settees
Velvet, Hardwood
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Linen, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Settees
Steel
Early 20th Century Georgian Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fiberglass
20th Century Sheraton Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Loveseats
Wood, Down, Linen
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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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