Beautiful Settees
Antique Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Neoclassical Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Settees
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Settees
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Settees
Fabric
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Settees
Wood, Paint
2010s American Modern Settees
Fabric, Walnut
2010s American Modern Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Settees
Rattan
Antique 19th Century Italian Settees
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Settees
Pine
Antique 19th Century Italian Settees
Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Settees
Rosewood, Cane
20th Century Mexican Victorian Settees
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Settees
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Settees
Wool, Linen, Wood
Late 20th Century Bohemian Settees
Aluminum
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Cane, Rattan
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Settees
Textile, Wood
Antique 1830s German Rococo Settees
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century English Settees
Brass
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
2010s American Other Settees
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Sheet Metal, Metal
Antique 1890s French Rococo Settees
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Fabric, Beech, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Rosewood, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Settees
Velvet
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Maple
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Settees
Textile, Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Cane, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Muslin, Wood
20th Century Chinese Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century American Georgian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Settees
Beech
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Settees
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Settees
Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 1870s British Settees
Bone, Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Settees
Fruitwood, Upholstery
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Beautiful Settees 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.
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