Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Velvet
Late 19th Century Danish Late Victorian Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
Late 19th Century English Baroque Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Linen
Early 20th Century English Charles II Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Tapestry, Velvet
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Brass, Bronze
Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Linen
19th Century Victorian Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Velvet
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Iron
Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Velvet
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Walnut
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Velvet
1930s English Art Deco Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Brass
1960s American Hollywood Regency Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Porcelain, Meissen
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Upholstery, Wood, Down
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Marble
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Walnut, Fabric
1970s American Modern Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Brass, Steel
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Wood
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Aluminum
Early 20th Century English Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Fabric
2010s Belgian Modern Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Brass, Iron
19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Silk, Giltwood
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Mid-18th Century Austrian Rococo Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Walnut
Early 1700s English Baroque Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Upholstery, Velvet, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Sycamore
1860s English Victorian Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century European Louis Philippe Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Walnut
19th Century English Regency Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Settee Sofa Bed
18th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Settee Sofa Bed
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Linen, Wood
Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Velvet
19th Century French Antique Settee Sofa Bed
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century French Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Wood, Gesso, Cane, Muslin
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Wool, Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Bone
19th Century French Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Beech
19th Century French Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Cherry
19th Century French Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Iron
19th Century Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Elm
19th Century Chinese Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Elm
Early 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Velvet
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Wood, Paint, Linen
1920s French Art Deco Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Upholstery, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Sycamore
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
19th Century Italian Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Bone
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Velvet
19th Century Italian Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Pine, Paint
19th Century French Antique Settee Sofa Bed
19th Century French Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Walnut
19th Century Regency Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Velvet
19th Century Italian Antique Settee Sofa Bed
Metal
Early 20th Century French Antique Settee Sofa Bed
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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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