Fits Settee
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Settees
Chrome
2010s American Modern Furniture
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Benches
Wood, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Benches
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Benches
Faux Leather, Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sofas
Leather
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Faux Leather, Oak
2010s American Modern Furniture
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Wool
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
1990s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Futurist Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
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Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass, Nickel
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Metal
Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood, Paint
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Walnut, Faux Leather
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Velvet, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Space Age Architectural Elements
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Wall Mirrors
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Egyptian Revival Benches
Walnut
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Early 20th Century European Gustavian Settees
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Rococo Sofas
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink, Graphite
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Sofas
Walnut
2010s Asian Modern Sofas
Leather, Faux Leather, Wood
2010s Asian Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s French Settees
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Settees
Upholstery
20th Century French Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century Indian Settees
Rattan, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric
Antique Early 1700s English Baroque Settees
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Settees
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Settees
Beech, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Settees
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1950s French Sofas
Iron, Brass
Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Benches
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Italian Loveseats
Cherry
Early 20th Century French Benches
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Muslin, Linen, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Sets
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English George III Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1890s Italian Renaissance Benches
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Children's Furniture
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s French Modern Loveseats
Leather, Foam
Vintage 1970s French Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Foam
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Fiberglass, Fabric
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Sofas
Leather, Oak
1990s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Ultrasuede, Foam
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Foam, Leather
Vintage 1980s French Modern Loveseats
Ultrasuede, Foam
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Dressers
Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Tray Tables
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Empire Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Enamel, Chrome
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wool, Oak
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Beech
Antique 1880s American Arts and Crafts Benches
Wood
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Benches
Iron, Wire
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Benches
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Brass, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Burl
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Walnut, Beech, Pine
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Benches
Mahogany
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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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