George Settee
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Settees
Fur, Cherry
Antique 19th Century English George II Settees
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English George II Settees
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 1750s English George III Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Settees
Faux Bamboo, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English George II Settees
Wood, Textile
Antique 1750s English George II Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Settees
Tapestry, Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Settees
Cane, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American George III Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Irish George III Settees
Mahogany
Antique 1780s English George III Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Settees
Rattan
20th Century English Country Settees
Velvet, Beech, Oak
20th Century English George III Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1790s English George III Settees
Mahogany, Silk
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Settees
Leather, Wood
Antique 1820s English George III Settees
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English George II Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Settees
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century British George II Settees
Mahogany
Antique 1860s English Aesthetic Movement Settees
Beech
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1920s Settees
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Settees
Mahogany
2010s English George II Settees
Wood
Antique 1790s English George III Settees
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Hepplewhite Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Hepplewhite Settees
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Benches
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Modern Loveseats
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George III Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 1880s English George II Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Chippendale Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dressers
Oak
Antique 1740s Italian George II Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Revival Living Room Sets
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Burl
Antique 17th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Antiquities
Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Sofas
Metal
Antique 19th Century Dutch Colonial Side Chairs
Ebony
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Armchairs
Velvet
Antique 18th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Settees
Wood
2010s American Sofas
20th Century American Settees
20th Century Settees
Antique 1810s French Empire Settees
Bronze
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George II Settees
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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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