Antique Settee Sofas
Antique 1860s Victorian Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Settees
Hardwood
1990s American Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Down
Antique 1850s European Biedermeier Settees
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century French Settees
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
20th Century North American Victorian Settees
Wicker, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Wicker, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Queen Anne Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1860s Sofas
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Sofas
Wood, Birch
Antique 19th Century Empire Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Settees
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1810s Federal Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1830s Federal Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Settees
Leather
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Sofas
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sofas
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Metal
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Sofas
Textile, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Settees
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Syrian Anglo-Indian Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century German Rococo Settees
Antler, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Sofas
Velvet, Wood
20th Century European Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
20th Century Italian Rococo Settees
Mohair, Wood
Early 20th Century English Settees
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Settees
Wood, Antler
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sofas
Other
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Other
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Chesterfield Settees
Leather
20th Century American Baroque Revival Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Settees
Mahogany
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Settees
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Settees
Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Italian Classical Roman Sofas
Velvet
Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Settees
Bentwood
Antique 1880s Italian Sofas
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Settees
Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Edwardian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Settees
Silk, Upholstery, Maple
Antique 1840s Italian Louis Philippe Sofas
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century American Regency Sofas
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Sofas
Walnut
Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Sofas
Walnut
Antique 1870s North American Empire Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood
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Antique Settee Sofas 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between a sofa and a settee is largely a matter of personal opinion. Technically, the two words refer to the same thing. However, settee is no longer a commonly used term. As a result, some people call antique couches “settees,” and newer examples of the furniture “sofas.” On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique and vintage sofas and settees.
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