Caned Settee
Antique 18th Century British Edwardian Settees
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Beech
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Settees
Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century American Regency Settees
Upholstery, Cane
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Settees
Cane, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century South American William IV Settees
Mahogany
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Cane, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 1890s English Adam Style Settees
Cane, Satinwood
Vintage 1950s Polish Settees
Cane, Bentwood
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Settees
Cane, Wood, Paint
2010s American American Classical Settees
Cane, Walnut, Lacquer
Antique 1810s English Regency Settees
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Settees
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian British Colonial Settees
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Antique 1840s Indian Regency Sofas
Cane, Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Cane, Wood
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Settees
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wool, Cane, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Organic Modern Settees
Hardwood, Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Settees
Cane, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century English Sheraton Settees
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Cuban Regency Settees
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Settees
Cane, Beech
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Cane, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Settees
Cane, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Rattan, Cane
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Satin, Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Indonesian Settees
Teak, Cane
Antique 1810s American American Empire Settees
Cane, Pine, Paint
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Settees
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Primitive Settees
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Settees
Upholstery, Ebony, Down
Mid-20th Century French Settees
Cane, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Settees
Cane, Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Settees
Cane, Rosewood
20th Century Italian Adam Style Settees
Cane, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Settees
Cane, Wood
Antique 1850s Brazilian Empire Settees
Cane, Wood
20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Cane, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Wood, Cane
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bamboo, Cane
Antique 1790s French Directoire Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Settees
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Settees
Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Other Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Settees
Ebony
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Cane, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Cane, Walnut
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Caned Settee 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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