Italian Settee Bench
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Linen
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Cane, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary American Settees
Wood, Fabric
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Settees
Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Benches
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Antique 1850s Italian Baroque Settees
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Leather, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Benches
Walnut
Antique 1870s Renaissance Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Benches
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Benches
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Benches
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Benches
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Benches
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Benches
Wood, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Benches
Oak
1990s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Naugahyde
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
2010s Italian Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Settees
Leather, Wood
Antique 1860s Italian Rococo Revival Benches
Gold Leaf
Antique 1880s Italian Settees
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Oak
Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Settees
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Rococo Benches
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique Early 1700s Italian Settees
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Brass
2010s French Modern Benches
Steel
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Unknown Neoclassical Revival Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Canapes
Steel, Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Stainless Steel
Antique 1740s Italian George II Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut
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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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