Antique Settee Sets
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Wood, Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Settees
Tapestry, Giltwood, Wool
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Cane, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Sheet Metal, Metal
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Settees
Brass
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Settees
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century Louis XIV Settees
Mohair, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Settees
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Settees
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Settees
Wood, Antler
Antique Early 1900s German Dutch Colonial Settees
Leather, Boxwood, Walnut
20th Century Austrian Other Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Other Living Room Sets
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Living Room Sets
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Living Room Sets
Metal, Sheet Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
2010s American Other Living Room Sets
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Living Room Sets
Sheet Metal, Metal
Early 20th Century British Living Room Sets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Swedish Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Carrara Marble
2010s American Other Living Room Sets
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Living Room Sets
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Living Room Sets
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Living Room Sets
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Living Room Sets
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Living Room Sets
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Living Room Sets
Metal, Sheet Metal
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Oak
Antique 1880s Victorian Living Room Sets
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Canapes
Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
2010s American Modern Furniture
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Walnut
2010s American Other Loveseats
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Loveseats
Sheet Metal, Metal
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan
2010s American Other Lounge Chairs
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Chaise Longues
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Chaise Longues
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Chaise Longues
Sheet Metal, Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
2010s American Other Canapes
Metal, Sheet Metal
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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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