Petite Settee
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wool
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wool, Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Velvet, Wood, Down, Paint
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Settees
Wood
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Victorian Chaise Longues
Brocade
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Linen, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Settees
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Settees
Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s English Settees
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century French Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Sycamore, PVC, Teak
Antique 19th Century American Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Wood
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Vintage 1940s American Settees
Silk
Vintage 1970s Italian Settees
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Settees
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Fruitwood, Cotton, Felt
Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Settees
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Victorian Settees
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Settees
Leather, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Fabric
20th Century British Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Settees
Wood
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Wood, Linen
20th Century Italian Modern Loveseats
Steel
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Wood, Fabric
Antique 18th Century Italian Loveseats
Antique 19th Century French Loveseats
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Brass
Early 20th Century Chippendale Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Beech, Lambskin
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Benches
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Benches
Oak
1990s American Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1880s British Neoclassical Revival Loveseats
Linen, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Cotton, Hemp, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Loveseats
Walnut, Upholstery, Linen
20th Century English Hepplewhite Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Settees
Upholstery, Cherry
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Settees
Fabric
Antique 1840s Swedish Biedermeier Settees
Birch
Antique 19th Century French Restauration Settees
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Art Nouveau Settees
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Settees
Velvet, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Benches
Fabric, Wood
2010s English Loveseats
Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Benches
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Nickel
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Iron, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Dining Room Tables
Oak
2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Linen, Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Down
20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
Petite Settee 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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