Pair Antique Settees
Antique Early 1800s Settees
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Cane, Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Settees
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century British William and Mary Settees
Silk
Vintage 1910s British William and Mary Settees
Cotton, Giltwood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Baroque Revival Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Settees
Walnut
Antique Early 1700s Italian Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
20th Century English Victorian Settees
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Wood
2010s American Modern Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century American Country Benches
Oak, Leather
Early 20th Century British Living Room Sets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Sofas
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Benches
Wood, Cane
Antique 1890s European Napoleon III Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Sofas
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Egyptian Moorish Benches
Wood
Vintage 1910s French Western European Rugs
Wool, Silk
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century French End Tables
Wood
Antique 1890s European Napoleon III Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Oak
Early 20th Century French End Tables
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Nutwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Armchairs
Maple, Silk
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Neoclassical Revival Settees
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Settees
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Settees
Antique 19th Century Italian Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Antique 1750s English Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Chairs
Chenille, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century English Settees
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Silk, Walnut, Down
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut, Down
Antique Late 19th Century English Settees
Early 20th Century French Settees
21st Century and Contemporary American Settees
Antique 1860s French Victorian Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Settees
Giltwood
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Settees
Linen, Wood
Antique 1860s Settees
Rosewood
20th Century Georgian Settees
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Settees
Fabric, Oak
Antique 19th Century British Regency Settees
Silk, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Settees
Brass
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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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