High Back Settee Loveseat
Late 20th Century French Provincial Loveseats
Hardwood, Down, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1970s Settees
Cotton
Vintage 1980s Settees
Cotton
20th Century French Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Late Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Brass
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Revival Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Loveseats
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Elm
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
1990s Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron, Wire
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique 1890s American Rustic Living Room Sets
Horn, Cowhide, Leather
Vintage 1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Faux Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric, Silk, Velvet
1990s Sofas
Rattan
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1990s English Other Club Chairs
Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Down
1990s North American Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1760s Georgian Corner Cupboards
Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
Antique 1880s English Kilim Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Recent Sales
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Foam
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Napoleon III Settees
Late 20th Century French Loveseats
1990s North American Chippendale Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Antique 19th Century American Settees
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Georgian Loveseats
Linen, Wood
Late 20th Century American Georgian Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Loveseats
Satin, Wood
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Vintage 1970s American Loveseats
Wood
20th Century French Louis XIII Loveseats
Vintage 1970s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
2010s French Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Living Room Sets
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Maple, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Silk, Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Settees
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century English George III Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Loveseats
Fabric, Resin
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Loveseats
Steel
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Settees
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Settees
Lucite, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Settees
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Fabric, Teak
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Benches
Beech
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Living Room Sets
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Linen
Vintage 1980s Australian Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Palmwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Elm
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Dutch Modern Sectional Sofas
Chrome
2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
High Back Settee Loveseat 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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