Antique Settee Styles
19th Century American Federal Antique Settee Styles
Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Settee Styles
Wood
Late 19th Century North American Eastlake Antique Settee Styles
Bamboo
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settee Styles
Wood
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Settee Styles
Pearwood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settee Styles
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settee Styles
Ormolu
19th Century European Louis XV Antique Settee Styles
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century British Georgian Antique Settee Styles
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Adam Style Antique Settee Styles
Birdseye Maple
Early 20th Century British Antique Settee Styles
Walnut
19th Century Sheraton Antique Settee Styles
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Antique Settee Styles
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Settee Styles
Linen, Wood, Paint
1880s English Georgian Antique Settee Styles
Tapestry, Mahogany
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settee Styles
Gold Leaf
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Settee Styles
Tapestry, Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Settee Styles
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settee Styles
Wool, Upholstery
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settee Styles
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Chippendale Antique Settee Styles
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Antique Settee Styles
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Antique Settee Styles
Giltwood
19th Century English William and Mary Antique Settee Styles
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Settee Styles
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Settee Styles
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settee Styles
Upholstery, Paint
Early 20th Century German Rococo Antique Settee Styles
Antler, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Unknown Sheraton Antique Settee Styles
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Settee Styles
Velvet, Maple, Paint
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settee Styles
Beech
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Antique Settee Styles
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settee Styles
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Settee Styles
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settee Styles
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settee Styles
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settee Styles
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Chippendale Antique Settee Styles
Upholstery, Mahogany, Down
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settee Styles
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settee Styles
Wood
Early 1900s French Antique Settee Styles
Giltwood
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settee Styles
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Settee Styles
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settee Styles
Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settee Styles
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Settee Styles
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century English George II Antique Settee Styles
Textile, Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settee Styles
Beech
Early 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Settee Styles
Cane, Wood
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Settee Styles
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Antique Settee Styles
Fabric, Textile, Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Settee Styles
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique Settee Styles
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Settee Styles
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique Settee Styles
Mahogany
19th Century American Chippendale Antique Settee Styles
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settee Styles
Giltwood
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Settee Styles
Satinwood
Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Settee Styles
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Settee Styles
Walnut
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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.
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
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