Open Arm Settee
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Settees
Upholstery, Rattan
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Late 20th Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Faux Leather, Glass, Bentwood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Brass, Bronze
Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Rococo Sofas
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Daybeds
Linen
20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Silk, Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century William and Mary Dessert Tables and Tilt-top T...
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Ceramic, Fabric, Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Night Stands
Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Sofas
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair, Velvet, Oak
Early 20th Century American Mission Table Lamps
Stained Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Planters and Jardinieres
Oak
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Arts and Crafts Coat Racks and Stands
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Copper
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Cord, Fabric, Sycamore, Upholstery
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Walnut
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Cotton, Wood
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Settees
Linen, Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Settees
20th Century Settees
Wood
20th Century European Louis XVI Settees
Cotton, Muslin, Giltwood
20th Century Settees
Cotton, Wood
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Cotton, Wood
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Cotton, Wood
20th Century Settees
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Settees
Chenille, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Settees
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Settees
Giltwood
Antique 1870s Scottish Gothic Revival Settees
Antique 1860s Settees
Rosewood
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Settees
Early 20th Century French Settees
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Settees
Paint, Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century European Rococo Revival Settees
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century European Rococo Revival Settees
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Settees
Oak
20th Century European Louis XV Sofas
Giltwood
20th Century Sofas
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Damask, Silk, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Living Room Sets
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s British Country Sofas
Textile
Vintage 1980s British Country Sofas
Textile
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century William and Mary Dessert Tables and Tilt-top T...
Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech, Tapestry
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Walnut
20th Century George II Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Upholstery
20th Century Louis XVI Settees
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Beech, Wool
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Settees
Giltwood
20th Century Settees
Cotton, Giltwood
20th Century European Louis XVI Settees
Cotton, Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Settees
Cotton, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Gesso, Giltwood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Open Arm 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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