Framed Settees
Antique Late 19th Century British Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century British Settees
Wood
Antique 1890s French Settees
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Settees
Satinwood
Early 20th Century British Settees
Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Settees
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Gold
Early 20th Century British Settees
Walnut
Antique 1890s English Anglo-Japanese Settees
Brass
20th Century French Art Nouveau Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Benches
Mahogany
Antique 1870s North American Empire Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Upholstery, Wicker, Bentwood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Maple
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century British Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Settees
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Settees
Walnut
Antique 1880s French Edwardian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Settees
Velvet, Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century British Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Chenille, Teak
Antique 1870s French Settees
Damask, Giltwood
2010s American American Classical Settees
Cane, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Settees
Linen, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Settees
Wood
Vintage 1960s Settees
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Javanese Settees
Rattan, Teak
Mid-20th Century French Settees
Rosewood, Cane
20th Century American Gothic Settees
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Settees
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Faux Leather
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Settees
Brass, Steel, Iron
Vintage 1980s American Settees
Lacquer, Rattan, Upholstery
Antique Early 1800s Settees
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Restauration Settees
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
1990s Modern Settees
Leather
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mohair
Late 20th Century American Regency Settees
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Late 20th Century Bohemian Settees
Aluminum
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century American Settees
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century English Settees
Fabric
20th Century Adam Style Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century Dutch Rococo Settees
Fabric, Wood, Hardwood
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Upholstery, Wood
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Framed 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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