Hallway Settee
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Settees
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Settees
Velvet, Beech
Antique 19th Century British Jacobean Settees
Velvet, Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees
Marble, Steel
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian British Colonial Settees
Cane, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut
Antique Early 1700s Italian Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Benches
Wood, Fabric
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Antique 19th Century American Rustic Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dressers
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Living Room Sets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Chrome
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Club Chairs
Lacquer, Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s American Daybeds
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Birch
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Screens and Room Dividers
Bentwood
2010s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Rush, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Tables
Travertine
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Corner Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Settees
Giltwood
Vintage 1970s Swiss Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands
Metal
1990s French Posters
Paper
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Walnut, Burl
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Settees
Linen
Antique Mid-19th Century French Other Settees
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Other Settees
Linen, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Beech
Antique 19th Century European Louis Philippe Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Settees
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Regency Settees
Velvet, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Settees
Upholstery, Linen, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Settees
Fabric, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Settees
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1930s Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century Benches
Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Benches
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Benches
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Benches
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Benches
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Benches
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Benches
Rush, Beech
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables
Elm
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Dressers
Oak
Antique 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dressers
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dressers
Oak
Antique 19th Century English George III Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Dressers
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Benches
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Dressers
Cherry
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dressers
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Dressers
Cherry
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fiberglass, Fabric
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Dressers
Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Living Room Sets
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Settees
Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Cane, Mahogany
1990s American Hollywood Regency Settees
Wood, Silk
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Wood, Paint, Linen
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Benches
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Benches
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Chairs
Silk, Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century French Benches
Chestnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Dressers
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dressers
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Cupboards
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Jute, Nylon
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather, Fiberglass
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wool, Beech
Hallway 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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