Inlaid Settee Victorian
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Settees
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Antique 19th Century Settees
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Late Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Furniture
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1880s North American Living Room Sets
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees
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Early 20th Century French Cabinets
Wood, Glass
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Velvet, Beech
Antique 19th Century English Settees
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Busts
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Cane, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Settees
Brass
1890s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Paper, Watercolor
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Antique 1810s Scottish Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Unknown Louis Philippe Daybeds
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Revival Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Sofas
Silk, Giltwood
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Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Ebony, Ivory
Antique 1890s English Victorian Settees
Porcelain, Fabric, Wood, Satinwood
Antique 1890s English Victorian Settees
Cotton, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Settees
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Settees
Other
Antique 19th Century English Settees
Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Settees
Mahogany
Antique 1870s English Victorian Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Center Tables
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Settees
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique 1890s Victorian Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Settees
Mother-of-Pearl
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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