Antique Settee Set
Late 19th Century French Antique Settee Set
Wood, Walnut, Upholstery
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Settee Set
Tapestry, Giltwood, Wool
1920s European Art Deco Antique Settee Set
Walnut
1850s English Victorian Antique Settee Set
Brass
19th Century Scottish Aesthetic Movement Antique Settee Set
Porcelain, Oak
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Settee Set
Brass
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Settee Set
Cane, Oak, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Settee Set
Walnut
Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Settee Set
Wood
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Settee Set
Wicker
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settee Set
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Settee Set
Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Settee Set
Upholstery, Wood
Early 1900s English Sheraton Antique Settee Set
Satinwood
1750s English George II Antique Settee Set
Mahogany
1890s French Louis XV Antique Settee Set
Bronze
Late 17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Settee Set
Leather, Walnut
19th Century Louis XIV Antique Settee Set
Mohair, Wood
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Settee Set
Bamboo
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Settee Set
Upholstery
Late 19th Century European Rococo Revival Antique Settee Set
Walnut
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settee Set
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settee Set
Silk, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Antique Settee Set
Gold Leaf
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settee Set
Fabric, Beech
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Settee Set
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settee Set
Upholstery, Giltwood
1920s French Louis XVI Antique Settee Set
Fabric, Silk, Giltwood
1860s French Louis XV Antique Settee Set
Velvet, Wood
1810s French Empire Antique Settee Set
Cherry
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Settee Set
Rosewood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settee Set
Tapestry, Wood, Mahogany
Early 1900s German Dutch Colonial Antique Settee Set
Leather, Boxwood, Walnut
Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Settee Set
Wood, Antler
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Settee Set
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
1910s British Edwardian Antique Settee Set
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settee Set
Upholstery, Giltwood
1870s French Empire Antique Settee Set
Silk, Hardwood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settee Set
Leather, Bentwood, Beech
Early 20th Century Swedish Louis XVI Antique Settee Set
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century British Antique Settee Set
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Napoleon III Antique Settee Set
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settee Set
Tapestry, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settee Set
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settee Set
Tapestry
1920s French Art Deco Antique Settee Set
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Settee Set
Tapestry, Walnut
19th Century French Moorish Antique Settee Set
Walnut
19th Century American Victorian Antique Settee Set
Upholstery, Rosewood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Settee Set
Upholstery, Rosewood
1880s North American Antique Settee Set
Walnut
19th Century Victorian Antique Settee Set
Mahogany
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Settee Set
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century Victorian Antique Settee Set
Velvet, Rosewood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settee Set
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Settee Set
Velvet, Rosewood
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Settee Set
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settee Set
Linen, Wood
Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Settee Set
Oak
19th Century Victorian Antique Settee Set
Damask
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify an antique tea set, look for hallmarks on the bottoms of the pieces. Handwritten markings indicate a set produced prior to the 19th century. You can also research the pattern to get a rough idea of when the maker manufactured it. Shop a range of expertly vetted antique tea sets on 1stDibs.
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