Antique Sofa Settee
1880s American Antique Sofa Settee
Oak
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Sofa Settee
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century English Regency Antique Sofa Settee
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Sofa Settee
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Sofa Settee
Wood, Birch
1810s Federal Antique Sofa Settee
Upholstery, Mahogany
1830s Federal Antique Sofa Settee
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Cuban Regency Antique Sofa Settee
Cane, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Danish Late Victorian Antique Sofa Settee
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
Late 19th Century Queen Anne Antique Sofa Settee
Velvet, Walnut
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Settee
Birch
Late 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Antique Sofa Settee
Velvet, Wood
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Sofa Settee
Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Regency Antique Sofa Settee
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Settee
Birch
19th Century British Regency Antique Sofa Settee
Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Ebony, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Antique Sofa Settee
Velvet
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Sofa Settee
Leather, Oak
19th Century British Regency Antique Sofa Settee
Mahogany
19th Century British Regency Antique Sofa Settee
Brass
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Sofa Settee
Cane, Walnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Sofa Settee
Cane, Walnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Sofa Settee
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Sofa Settee
Mohair, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century North American Adirondack Antique Sofa Settee
Wicker
Mid-19th Century Baltic Empire Antique Sofa Settee
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
1880s English George II Antique Sofa Settee
Walnut
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofa Settee
Silk, Giltwood
1890s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Sofa Settee
Giltwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Sofa Settee
Rosewood
1860s Victorian Antique Sofa Settee
Walnut
19th Century Antique Sofa Settee
Late 19th Century French Régence Antique Sofa Settee
Hardwood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Sofa Settee
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Sofa Settee
Bronze
19th Century Antique Sofa Settee
Wool, Upholstery
Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique Sofa Settee
Velvet
19th Century French Empire Antique Sofa Settee
Mahogany
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofa Settee
Upholstery, Giltwood
1850s European Biedermeier Antique Sofa Settee
Mahogany
Late 18th Century French Antique Sofa Settee
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Sofa Settee
Giltwood
1870s English Victorian Antique Sofa Settee
Walnut
19th Century American Chippendale Antique Sofa Settee
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Sofa Settee
Fabric, Wood, Paint
19th Century Italian Antique Sofa Settee
Wood
1850s Italian Baroque Antique Sofa Settee
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Revival Antique Sofa Settee
Upholstery, Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Sofa Settee
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century European Rococo Antique Sofa Settee
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century European Rococo Antique Sofa Settee
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Sofa Settee
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Sofa Settee
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofa Settee
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Antique Sofa Settee
Leather
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Sofa Settee
Walnut
1860s Antique Sofa Settee
Walnut
19th Century Empire Antique Sofa Settee
Mahogany
19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Sofa Settee
Other
Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Sofa Settee
Wood
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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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