Adjustable Settee
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Bamboo
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mohair
2010s American Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century English Baroque Settees
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Hardwood
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Antique 1860s English Aesthetic Movement Settees
Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Settees
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
20th Century Italian Rococo Benches
Fabric, Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Leather
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Rosewood, Upholstery, Bouclé
Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets
Fabric, Rattan
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Armchairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Settees
Mohair, Velvet
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Night Stands
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Daybeds
Leather, Mohair, Mahogany
20th Century Canadian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bathroom Fixtures
Carrara Marble
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Daybeds
Gold Leaf
2010s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Plaster
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Recent Sales
20th Century English Settees
Wood
Vintage 1980s Great Britain (UK) Modern Settees
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Settees
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Settees
Steel
Antique 19th Century British Settees
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Linen, Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s French Settees
Leather
Vintage 1940s Danish Settees
Early 20th Century British Settees
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
Antique 19th Century British Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chrome
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Living Room Sets
20th Century Swiss Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Metal, Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
Wood
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sofas
Fabric
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century French Benches
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
Vintage 1970s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Oak
2010s French Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Foam
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Settees
Cowhide, Leather
Vintage 1980s English Rococo Settees
Tapestry, Wool
20th Century French Settees
Brass
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Oak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet
1990s Swiss Modern Settees
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Vintage 1950s Italian Patio and Garden Furniture
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Fabric, Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s English Hollywood Regency Sofas
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Settees
20th Century American Settees
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Fruitwood, Mohair
20th Century Settees
Vintage 1970s Italian Settees
Antique 1860s Victorian Settees
Early 20th Century German Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
PVC, Down
20th Century English Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1930s American Armchairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Sofas
Vintage 1970s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum, Brass
Adjustable 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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