Antique Sofas And Settees
1850s American Empire Revival Antique Sofas And Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Sofas And Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Antique Sofas And Settees
Velvet
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Sofas And Settees
Rosewood
1860s Victorian Antique Sofas And Settees
Walnut
1850s European Biedermeier Antique Sofas And Settees
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Régence Antique Sofas And Settees
Hardwood
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Sofas And Settees
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Rococo Antique Sofas And Settees
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Antique Sofas And Settees
Wool, Upholstery
Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique Sofas And Settees
Velvet
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas And Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Sofas And Settees
Walnut
Late 18th Century French Antique Sofas And Settees
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Sofas And Settees
Giltwood
1870s English Victorian Antique Sofas And Settees
Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Sofas And Settees
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Cuban Regency Antique Sofas And Settees
Cane, Mahogany
19th Century Italian Antique Sofas And Settees
Wood
Late 19th Century Danish Late Victorian Antique Sofas And Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
1850s Italian Baroque Antique Sofas And Settees
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Revival Antique Sofas And Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Sofas And Settees
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Sofas And Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Rococo Antique Sofas And Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Sofas And Settees
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas And Settees
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Antique Sofas And Settees
Leather
Late 19th Century Queen Anne Antique Sofas And Settees
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century English Regency Antique Sofas And Settees
Brass
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofas And Settees
Birch
1860s Antique Sofas And Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Regency Antique Sofas And Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Sofas And Settees
Wood, Birch
19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Sofas And Settees
Other
1810s Federal Antique Sofas And Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
1830s Federal Antique Sofas And Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Italian Antique Sofas And Settees
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofas And Settees
Birch
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas And Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Sofas And Settees
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century English Antique Sofas And Settees
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English George II Antique Sofas And Settees
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Sofas And Settees
Fabric
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Antique Sofas And Settees
Velvet
Late 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Antique Sofas And Settees
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Antique Sofas And Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas And Settees
Upholstery
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Sofas And Settees
Giltwood
18th Century Italian Antique Sofas And Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century English Antique Sofas And Settees
Fabric
Early 20th Century Irish Antique Sofas And Settees
Upholstery
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Sofas And Settees
Giltwood
19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Sofas And Settees
Walnut
Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Sofas And Settees
Bentwood
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas And Settees
Pine
Mid-19th Century French Antique Sofas And Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Javanese Dutch Colonial Antique Sofas And Settees
Rattan, Teak
1870s British Antique Sofas And Settees
Bone, Upholstery, Mahogany
1920s French Louis XVI Antique Sofas And Settees
Fabric, Silk, Giltwood
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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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