Mid Century Lounge Settees
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Settees
Upholstery, Rattan
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Cowhide, Teak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Settees
Velvet, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Plastic, Rubber
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Elm
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Plastic, Rubber
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Rosewood
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Settees
Wood, Velvet
Mid-20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Chaise Longues
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Maple, Canvas
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century High Victorian Chaise Longues
Damask
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wicker
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Leather
2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Lounge Chairs
Gold
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Naugahyde
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel, Iron
Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets
Rattan
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Wool
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1980s Modern Sofas
Chenille
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Velvet, Plywood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Rattan
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Mid Century Lounge Settees For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Mid Century Lounge Settees?
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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