Grey Settee
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Aluminum
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Settees
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century Settees
Linen, Wicker
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Settees
Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Settees
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Settees
Linen, Pine, Paint
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Bamboo, Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chenille
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Settees
Velvet, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century British Space Age Settees
Wool, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Settees
Fabric, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Settees
Chrome
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Settees
Beech
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wool, Birch
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1920s Swedish Gustavian Benches
Pine
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome, Metal
Early 20th Century Swedish Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Carrara Marble
2010s American American Classical Loveseats
Velvet, Maple
1990s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Naugahyde
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Wool, Hardwood, Ash
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Tapestry
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Side Tables
Linen, Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century Baltic Empire Benches
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s American Napoleon III Armchairs
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Belle Époque Canapes
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
2010s American Napoleon III Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Napoleon III Armchairs
Bronze
2010s American Napoleon III Armchairs
Wood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique 1880s English Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Lounge Chairs
Gold
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Cotton, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chrome
Antique 1880s French Settees
Antique Early 18th Century English George III Settees
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Settees
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Settees
Horn, Suede
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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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