$15,780
H 39.57 in W 78.75 in D 31.89 in
Antique Drawing Room Sofa, English, Large 2 Seat Settee, Show Frame, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large drawing room sofa. An English, mahogany two seat settee with show frame, dating to
Upholstery, Wood
$14,301
H 37.41 in W 67.72 in D 24.41 in
Austrian Biedermeier Settee, walnut - Josef Dannhauser, Vienna 1820 - 2 Seater
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Göttingen, NI
2-Seater Burl Walnut veneered. Flat frame on profiled volute feet, bowed armrests. Seat, armrests
Walnut
$3,034 / set
H 38 in W 44 in D 20 in
Very Rare Baumann Bentwood Salon Suite This is an original Baumann Suite
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Suite, comprising a 2 Seater Settee, an Arm Chair, 2 side chairs and a stool. This is a rare and
Bentwood
Unavailable
H 40 in W 48 in D 26 in
A 19th Century Copy of a 17th Century Dutch Period Ceylonese 2 Seater Settee
Located in London, GB
A 19th Century Copy of a 17th Century Dutch Period Ceylonese 2 Seater Settee
Late 19thC Continental Gilded & Painted 2-Seater Settee
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19thC Continental Gilded & Painted 2-Seater Settee, with silver Damask patterned material
Upholstery, Softwood
Sold
H 42.13 in W 73.82 in D 33.27 in
Antique Spoon Back Sofa, English, Walnut, 2-Seat Settee, Early Victorian, 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique spoon back sofa. An English, walnut and textile 2 person settee, dating to the
Walnut
Sold
H 36.03 in W 64.97 in D 34.06 in
Antique Bergere Sofa, English, Beech, Cane, 2 Seat Settee, Edwardian, Circa 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bergere sofa. An English, beech and cane two seat settee, dating to the
Cane, Beech
Exquisitely Carved Mahogany 2 Seater Sofa Settee
By James Hicks
Located in Altrincham, GB
Exquisitely Carved Mahogany 2 Seater Sofa Settee - in Early Georgian Style hand crafted by James
Mahogany
Arts & Crafts 2 Seater Settle By William Birch
By William Birch
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts oak framed 2 seater settle Ergonomic back slats with stylised tulip decoration
Rush, Ash
Michel Ducaroy's Togo 2 Seater Sofa by Arconas
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a rare & unique piece created by Arconas - a licensed North American manufacturer of Ligne Roset for a brief period in the 80s. After this short timeframe, Ligne Roset decide...
Fabric, Foam
Antique Camel Back 2 Seater Sofa by Jas Shoolbred, London
By Jas Schoolbred
Located in Batley, GB
of your choice, please get in touch 138cm wide 75cm deep 95cm high 48cm seat height.
Walnut
Sold
H 36.25 in W 51 in D 22.5 in
Rococo Revival Walnut Parlor Suite with Settee and Four Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, 18 1/2" H to seat; [arm chairs] 25 1/2" W x 20 1/2" D x 36 5/8" H, 17 1/2" H to seat; [settee] 51" W
Walnut
Leather 2 Seater Library Chesterfield Settee
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Leather 2 Seater Library Chesterfield Settee This Settee is the ultimate in Vintage Country House
Leather
Sold
H 31.11 in W 40.16 in D 24.41 in
Settee Sofa Love Seat Pair Green Gold Linen American 2-Seater Petite Wide
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Unusual petite pair of love seats 3ft 3in long - 19th century, American, provenance from an
Linen, Mahogany
Sold
H 40.75 in W 54.93 in D 30.32 in
Antique Button Back Sofa, English, Leather, 2 Seater, Club Settee, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique button back sofa. An English, leather over walnut 2-seater club lounge settee
Leather
Sold
H 32.68 in W 70.87 in D 33.86 in
Antique 2 Seat Sofa, French, Textile, Beech, Settee, Lounge, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 2-seat sofa. A French, textile and beech lounge settee, dating to the late
Beech
Victorian Sofa Circa. 1880
Located in Fulton, CA
Elegant American Victorian "Balloon Back" 2 seat sofa / settee or loveseat. Hand carved from solid
Walnut
Vienna Biedermeier Sofa, 2 Seats
Located in Paris, FR
curving lines and cornucopia, it is a masterpiece of the Biedermeier style (1815-1848). The settee
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 41.34 in W 47.25 in D 26.78 in
Danish Early 20th Century Two Seater Seater in Shearling Lambswool & Wood, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Presenting a charming Danish settee / 2 seater lounge sofa dating from the early 20th century
Lambskin, Wool, Wood, Beech, Oak
Sold
H 35.44 in W 63.78 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Settee Couch 2-3 Seat 19th Century Art Deco Empire
Located in Lewes, England
type). The sofa features a fully sprung seat and webbed back for maximum comfort .It will ship in the
Birch
Louis XIII Walnut 2-Seater Settee
Located in Vancouver, BC
Very attractive French Louis XIII style 2-seater settee with heavily carved arms and carved
Walnut, Wool
Elaborately Carved Early 20th Century 2-Seat Settee
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A quite remarkable 2-seat settee with most elaborate and detailed carving to all the other sections
Wood
Antique Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Feminine Louis XVI style 2-seater settee from France. Old grey finish with original blue
Georgian Biedermeier Settee
Located in Lymington, GB
Georgian Biedermeier 2 seater settee in excellent condition. The sofa has been professionally
Upholstery, Wood
3 Piece Late Victorian Mahogany Parlor Suite
Located in Vancouver, BC
Reupholstered 3 piece late Victorian parlor suite consisting of 2 seater settee, arm chair and
Mahogany
FRENCH LOVER SETTEE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2 seat lover settee in hand carved walnut
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Late Empire Gustavian Griffin Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Matching 2-seater Sofa / Settee also available in our 1stDibs storefront 1stdibs Reference: U121022947159
Giltwood, Upholstery
$5,447
H 31.5 in W 62.6 in D 21.26 in
FINE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780 GiLTWOOD CHESTERFIELD WINDOW SETTEE SALON SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale very rare, highly collectable Georgian circa 1780 Salon settee or window seat with the original gold giltwoo...
Upholstery, Giltwood
$6,554
H 49.22 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in
Restoration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Sofa Bed, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Restoration period mahogany veneered boat-shaped bed with a slightly overturned bedside. The front is soberly dressed with an ormolu plaque with scrolls and flowers framing a female ...
Bronze
$2,145Sale Price|64% Off
H 24.81 in W 94.49 in D 36.62 in
Art Deco Black Wood and Leather Day Bed Sofa
Located in IT
Art Deco black wood and leather daybed sofa. Art Deco daybed sofa, from France, from 1930s Art Deco period. Black wood frame and leather upholstery. Conservative restoration of woode...
Leather, Wood
Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoration and trimmed with an acid etc...
Porcelain
Purple / Blue Fluorite Mineral Specimen – Xiayang Town, China
Located in Edison, NJ
This breathtaking specimen comes from a distinctive group of fluorites that have affectionately been nicknamed, “tanzanite fluorite” for their gemlike aesthetics and color-shifting a...
Stone, Multi-gemstone
$24,196
H 61.42 in W 83.47 in D 67.72 in
Floral Swag - A French Classic Louis XV Style Caned Bed by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The Floral Swag Bed is a beautifully handcrafted statement piece in the classic French Louis XV Corbeille style. Featuring its signature rounded corners, the bed’s curved headboard a...
Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
XIX Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1830-1835 Mahogany Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with spectacular mahogany veneer which is laid absolutely symmetrically and runs a...
Mahogany
$2,383Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.04 in W 22.84 in D 2.37 in
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Wall Mirror, Germany circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant wall mirror dates from the German Biedermeier period around 1830 and is a fine example of early 19th century craftsmanship. The mirror is veneered in walnut over a softw...
Mirror, Walnut, Spruce
$450Sale Price|50% Off
H 5 in Dm 4 in
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Early Meiji Namikawa School Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne vase, attributed to the renowned artist Namikawa Yasuyuki. Adorned with intricate floral motifs, delicate butterflies, and exquisite ...
Enamel
$8,500Sale Price|20% Off
H 42 in W 102 in D 60 in
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholstery. Circa 1870s 102" W ...
Velvet, Walnut
$2,234Sale Price|55% Off
H 21.86 in W 24.81 in D 12.41 in
Antique Italian Giltwood Baroque Tabernacle With Sunburst , Circa 1650-1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique tabernacle with its original gilding. Great piece to display a small private collection. Beautiful decorated with a sunbusrt and acanthus leaves, Italy, circa 1650-1750. Weath...
Wood
$9,850Sale Price|46% Off
H 54.5 in W 49 in D 6 in
Fine Florentine 19th Century Baroque Style Giltwood Carved Figural Mirror Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very Fine Italian 19th century Baroque Revival style Florentine giltwood carved figural mirror frame, with carvings of allegorical masks on each corner and scrolled acanthus border...
Mirror, Wood
$12,800
H 70.5 in Dm 21.5 in
'Tucroma' Leather Rotating Wardrobe by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani, Italy
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 'Tucroma' leather rotating wardrobe was designed by Guido Faleschini in the 1970s and produced by i4Mariani (Italy). Custom colors and finishes are available. The Tucroma ro...
Chrome
$19,500
H 101 in W 67 in D 22 in
Monumental French Gothic Revival Bibliotheque - Buffet China Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and magnificent 19th century Gothic Revival hand carved painted parcel gilt bibliothèque (today use as a library bookcase or hutch, dining room buffet, vitrine display) Most ...
Glass, Wood, Paint, Pine, Giltwood
$10,719
H 32.68 in W 83.47 in D 32.29 in
Dutch Art Deco Design Sofa by Pander 1930 Walnut Burl Wood with Display Cabinets
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Marvelous high end design Dutch Art Deco sofa designed & produced by Pander 1930 in Burl Walnut. Exquisite Art Deco design lines & both sides of the sofa have display cabinets perf...
Walnut, Burl
$14,850Sale Price|24% Off
H 31 in W 47.75 in D 28 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Center, Writing Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Louis XVI style ebonized gilt bronze-mounted tulipwood, kingwood and fruitwood floral marquetry single-drawer center table, desk or writing table. The orna...
Bronze
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.
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