French Framed Settee
Antique 1890s French Settees
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Settees
Velvet, Cherry
Early 20th Century French Settees
Walnut
Antique 1870s French Settees
Damask, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Gold
Mid-20th Century French Settees
Rosewood, Cane
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Settees
Brass, Steel, Iron
Antique 1880s French Edwardian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Restauration Settees
Brass
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Settees
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Settees
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Settees
Velvet, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Settees
Wood, Rush
Antique 1790s French Empire Settees
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Teak, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Settees
Hardwood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Settees
Fabric
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Settees
Wrought Iron
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1930s European Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Cotton, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Settees
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century French Settees
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Settees
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Louis XIII Settees
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Settees
Tapestry, Giltwood, Wool
Vintage 1930s French Country Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood, Down
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Rush, Maple
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
2010s American Settees
Oak, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Louis XV Settees
Metal
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Settees
Mahogany, Velvet
Antique Early 1800s Settees
Fabric, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Settees
Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Settees
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Settees
Metal
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Settees
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Settees
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric
20th Century French Art Nouveau Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Settees
Gold Leaf
20th Century Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood, Down
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Settees
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Beech
Vintage 1960s American Settees
Fruitwood, Upholstery
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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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