Gilded 19th Century Settee
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Settees
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Silk, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1870s French Settees
Damask, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Settees
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Settees
Silk, Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Settees
Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood, Burl
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Sofas
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Other Sofas
Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Wood
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Sofas
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Ormolu, Brass, Bronze
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Armchairs
Velvet
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Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Living Room Sets
Silk, Giltwood
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Spruce
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Baroque Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Daybeds
Iron
Antique 17th Century French Panelling
Softwood
Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Tableware
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Damask, Silk, Upholstery, Walnut
2010s English Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Linen, Giltwood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Silk, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Settees
Vintage 1930s French Settees
Walnut
20th Century French Settees
Pine, Burlap
Antique 19th Century English Settees
Antique Early 19th Century Italian George III Settees
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Living Room Sets
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bergere Chairs
Wood
French Settees
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Settees
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Fabric
Antique 19th Century Italian Settees
Wood, Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Settees
Gold Plate, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Settees
Fabric
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Settees
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Beech, Paint, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century English Regency Settees
Wood, Upholstery, Cane
Antique 19th Century Settees
Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Settees
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century American Settees
Antique 1840s Settees
Antique 19th Century American Settees
Pine
20th Century French Settees
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Settees
Other
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American Settees
Antique 19th Century Italian Canapes
Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Sofas
Beech
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Sofas
Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Benches
Brass
Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Sofas
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Antique 19th Century Painted Furniture
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Giltwood, Fabric
20th Century Painted Furniture
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Living Room Sets
Wood
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Giltwood, Mohair, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Living Room Sets
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
Wood
Gilded 19th Century 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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