$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.75 in W 51.5 in D 31 in
Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Rosewood Oval Back Medallion Settee C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Rosewood Oval Back Medallion Settee C1880. Measures - 38.75
Rosewood, Upholstery
$2,396Sale Price|40% Off
H 38 in W 61.75 in D 29 in
Incredible Adams Painted Decorated Triple Oval Back Settee Circa 1910
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
neoclassical elegance associated with Robert Adam’s designs. The settee features a rare triple oval backrest
Walnut
French Victorian Rope and Tassel Settee
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian carved gilt triple oval back settee with rope and tassel carving Condition: Good
Giltwood
19th century French Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare, 19th century French Louis XVI style double oval back settee with richly carved motifs
Linen, Wood, Paint
A George III Style Hand Carved Mahogany Settee, Late 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An elegant hand carved mahogany George III double frame back settee. The oval backs with plume
Silk, Mahogany
$556Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 45.25 in D 33 in
Vintage Cane-Arm Louis XVI Style Settee With Carved Frame
Located in Trenton, NJ
This lovely Louis XVI style settee features a beautifully carved frame and caned arms that give the
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
$3,500
H 35.88 in W 47.88 in D 26.5 in
Neo-Classical Wrought Iron Garden Patio Bench or Settee with Stylized Arrows
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique stylized heavy wrought iron black garden bench or settee with ovals and scroll work, in the
Wrought Iron
$3,697
H 21.26 in W 21.26 in D 58.67 in
Danish Modern Borge Morgensen Shaker series Model 5267 Oak Coffee table
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Uccle, BE
can be lowered to facilitate lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the
Oak
Five-Piece Stick Wicker or Rattan Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
armchairs, oval table & small cricket ottoman. Adirondack features to seating frames. Measurements - Settee
Rattan, Wood
Circa 1900 Louis XVI Style Oval Back Settee
Located in Troy, MI
Fabulous circa 1900 settee with carved and painted frame and newly upholstered in smoke gray linen
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
French Oval Back Louis XVI Style Gilded Frame Settee
Located in Troy, MI
Turn of the century era French settee in class Louis XVI style with a carved and gilded frame
Giltwood, Upholstery
19th Century Mahogany Framed Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
A mahogany settee, the oval upholstered buttoned back with scroll cresting, open arms above
Mahogany
19th Century, French, Louis XVI Style Salon Sofa in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A 19th century, French, Louis XVI style oval back salon settee retaining its original painted
Linen, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Oval Chaise Lounge Settee
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates oval chaise longue or sofa upholstered with
Upholstery
Pair of French Louis XV Style 1920s Era Oval Back Settees
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb pair of French style walnut settees. They are in beautiful upholstery and have
Walnut
19th Century Three-Piece Louis XVI Style Giltwood Parlor Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
settee and a pair of arm chairs, beautiful carved designs on the arms and legs, the settee with an oval
Fabric, Wood
French Sofa -Canape Luis xv Mink Color, Wood
By French House & Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
settee is a type of settee with an oval base, the backrest of which gently curves forwards and downwards
Silk, Wood
Sold
H 47 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
Rare Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Tall Secretary Secretaire Desk Cabinet
By Børge Mogensen
Located in West Hartford, CT
venerable Knole settee. With the oval silhouette of its plywood backrest and waterdrop-shaped cutouts
Wood, Teak
Mid Century Modern Oak Lounge Chair by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Weesp, NL
lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval Silhouette of its plywood
Wool, Oak
Sold
H 35.5 in W 48 in D 23 in
Neoclassical Style Settee w/Pierce-Carved Back-Splat & Oval-Shaped Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved at knees, that gently taper towards their feet. This Neoclassical style oval settee, will make a
Wood
Sold
H 32.5 in W 53 in D 32 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Canapé Pink Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV style carved walnut settee. Features shapely oval frame, partial down
Fabric, Walnut
1930s Era French Painted Oval Back Louis XVI Settee Canape
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous distressed paint decorated settee. The settee is in good condition with its
Beech
Swedish Neoclassical Painted Settee
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early 19th century Swedish Gustavian painted neoclassical settee with oval padded back rests
Sold
H 41.5 in W 62.25 in D 31 in
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Green Upholstered Giltwood Sofa or Settee
Located in Milford, NH
A fine antique French Louis XVI style giltwood sofa or settee with oval upholstered back with small
Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall oval chaise settee. Fully restored and reupholstered in mohair over refinished
Walnut
Sold
H 37.41 in W 25.99 in D 29.53 in
Mid century modern scandinavian oak lounge chair by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Weesp, NL
venerable Knole settee. With the oval Silhouette of its plywood backrest and waterdrop-shaped cutouts
Oak
Oval Leather Settee
Located in New York, NY
Camel-color leather upholstered oval settee attributed to Selig of Denmark circa 1960
Oval back Louis XV 'Style' Painted Settee with Silk Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is an oval back Louis XV 'Style' painted settee with silk upholstery.
Borge Mogensen Armchair with Stool from Denmark Midcentury
Located in Singapore, SG
settee. With the oval Silhouette of its plywood backrest and waterdrop-shaped cutouts, Mogenson’s “Shell
Oak
Leather Hunting Chair by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Megeve, FR
a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval Silhouette of its plywood backrest
Brass
Edwardian Chair-Back Settee
Located in Alexandria, VA
Charming Neo-classic or Hepplewhite-inspired settee. Beautiful oval sunburst inlays, string inlay
Mahogany, Satinwood
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$229,600Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Cabinet 18th Century Sweden Period Rococo
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Cabinet from period rococo ca 1760 Stockholm. Original hardwares - please see in photo of very original key. Upper cabinet with two large doors, resting on six s...
Bronze
$42,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$264 / item
H 9.45 in W 14.18 in D 0.79 in
21st Century ‘Greek Coupe’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Greek Coupe’ vase showcases delicate blue underglaze illustrations that harmonize tradi...
Clay, Stoneware
$1,436Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.25 in W 57 in D 29.5 in
Ebonize Burled Walnut French Victorian Louis XV Bronze Mounted Settee circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This ebonized burled walnut French Victorian Louis XV bronze mounted settee, circa 1890, is a magnificent example of late 19th-century craftsmanship, blending refined artistry with l...
Bronze
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
Victorian Carved Wood Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century Victorian carved wood settee w/ light blue ribbed velvet.
Velvet, Wood
$4,950
H 37.2 in W 33.7 in D 30 in
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Bleached Walnut Marquise Bergère Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style bleached walnut marquise bergère chair from the 19th century, with slanted rectangular back, petite carved finials, scrolling knuckles on the arms, fluted le...
Upholstery, Walnut
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
$4,052
H 46.86 in W 84.26 in D 24.41 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Chaise Longue
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved mahogany chaise longue having an outstanding quality mahogany shaped back with carved scrolls, flowers, leaves and grapes, scroll shaped ...
Other
19th Century French Renaissance Henry II Walnut Buffet
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive antique, circa 1880, French carved walnut marble-top top buffet- sideboard server with nicely aged patina. Born in France during the late 19th century Renaissan...
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Bed with Caning
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI painted bed with caning is a splendid example of what some have called 'Paris Country' where a refined style is made more casual primarily by a finish t...
Cane, Walnut
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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