Sofa Settle
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Settees
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Upholstery, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Upholstery, Cherry
20th Century American Mission Sofas
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century William and Mary Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Danish Baroque Sofas
Cowhide, Oak
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Leather, Oak
Antique 1680s English Charles II Benches
Velvet, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Leather, Oak
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Oak
Antique 1850s Hungarian Victorian Settees
Mid-20th Century Mission Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 18th Century English Baroque Sofas
Hardwood, Oak
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Oak
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century Swedish Sofas
Pine
Antique 1850s Victorian Sofas
Oak
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sofas
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Pine
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Oak
Antique 1890s Victorian Sofas
Wood
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Leather, Oak
Antique 18th Century Georgian Benches
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century American Mission Settees
Leather, Oak
Antique 18th Century George III Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Early 1900s American Mission Sofas
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Leather, Oak
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Benches
PVC, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Irish Country Settees
Upholstery, Pine
Vintage 1930s Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Mahogany, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1930s Living Room Sets
Reed, Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Sofas
Oak, Leather
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Early 20th Century American Sofas
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sofas
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Sofas
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Sofas
Early 20th Century American Sofas
Oak
Vintage 1910s North American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Early 20th Century English Sofas
Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas
Teak
Vintage 1940s Sofas
Rattan, Upholstery
20th Century American Settees
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Benches
Pine
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Benches
Pine
Vintage 1960s American Loveseats
Wood, Leather
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dressers
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20th Century American British Colonial Wingback Chairs
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables
Reclaimed Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches
Maple
2010s Italian Other Dressers
Wood
2010s American Modern Music Stands
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
2010s American Modern Side Tables
Steel, Iron
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Brass
20th Century Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1860s Victorian Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Serving Bowls
Wood
Antique Early 1700s Chinese Qing Ceramics
Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Console Tables
Marble
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Sofa Settle 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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