Country French Settee
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Fabric, Wood, Down
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Louis XV Settees
Metal
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Rush, Maple
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Settees
Metal
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Settees
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Country Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1870s French Settees
Damask, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Charles II Settees
Velvet
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Antique 1890s French Benches
Rush, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Loveseats
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chaise Longues
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Wicker, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Country Benches
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Chaise Longues
Brocade, Giltwood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Benches
Rush, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Benches
Wood, Cane
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Living Room Sets
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Armchairs
Velvet
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Down, Oak
2010s Romanian Neoclassical Armchairs
Velvet, Wood, Beech, Feathers
Early 2000s British Sofas
Damask
2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Living Room Sets
Silk, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Silk, Walnut
20th Century American Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Grasscloth, Cane, Raffia, Rattan
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Silk, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Canapes
Upholstery, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut, Burl
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20th Century Settees
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Gold Leaf
Antique 1750s English Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century French Provincial Settees
Fabric, Cane, Wood
20th Century French Settees
Walnut
20th Century French French Provincial Settees
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century Settees
Vintage 1930s French Settees
Walnut
20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Antique 19th Century French Country Settees
Cherry, Oak
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Settees
Linen, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Settees
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Settees
Vintage 1950s Unknown Louis XV Settees
Walnut
20th Century French Settees
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Teak, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s French Country Benches
Rush, Walnut
Antique Early 17th Century French Louis XIV Settees
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Settees
Rush, Wood
20th Century American Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Linen, Paint, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Settees
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Paint, Pine
Antique 19th Century French Country Benches
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Sofas
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Rush, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century French Provincial Loveseats
Upholstery, Rush, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Down, Feathers, Linen, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Rustic Sofas
Feathers, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1950s Louis XV Loveseats
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Wood, Rush, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Benches
Antique 1790s French Directoire Benches
Rush, Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Benches
Rush, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Benches
Rush, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Country Wingback Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Wood, Rush
Vintage 1950s French Country Benches
Antique 1810s English Regency Daybeds
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Country Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Settees
Rush, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Linen, Paint, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Settees
Linen, Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Down, Feathers, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Linen, Cane, Wood, Down, Feathers
Vintage 1970s French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Country Benches
Rush, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Country French 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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