Pair Of Antique Settees
19th Century English Pair Of Antique Settees
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Pair Of Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1910s British William and Mary Pair Of Antique Settees
Cotton, Giltwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Irish Pair Of Antique Settees
Upholstery
1910s English Pair Of Antique Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1750s English George III Pair Of Antique Settees
Mahogany
19th Century American Federal Pair Of Antique Settees
1750s Italian Louis XV Pair Of Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
19th Century English Chippendale Pair Of Antique Settees
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Pair Of Antique Settees
Walnut
19th Century English Pair Of Antique Settees
Walnut
18th Century Italian Louis XV Pair Of Antique Settees
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Pair Of Antique Settees
Walnut
19th Century British William and Mary Pair Of Antique Settees
Silk
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Pair Of Antique Settees
Walnut, Leather
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Pair Of Antique Settees
Leather, Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Pair Of Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 1800s Pair Of Antique Settees
Fabric, Hardwood
1920s European Art Deco Pair Of Antique Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Rococo Pair Of Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Pair Of Antique Settees
Cane, Oak, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Pair Of Antique Settees
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Pair Of Antique Settees
Fabric, Fruitwood
19th Century Italian Baroque Pair Of Antique Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Early 1900s French Louis XV Pair Of Antique Settees
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
1890s French Art Nouveau Pair Of Antique Settees
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Directoire Pair Of Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Pair Of Antique Settees
Textile, Giltwood
19th Century Italian Rococo Pair Of Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century English Charles II Pair Of Antique Settees
Velvet
Early 20th Century European Rococo Pair Of Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pair Of Antique Settees
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Pair Of Antique Settees
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Pair Of Antique Settees
Walnut
19th Century Italian Louis XV Pair Of Antique Settees
Wood, Giltwood
1860s French Louis XV Pair Of Antique Settees
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Pair Of Antique Settees
Walnut
1890s Swiss Black Forest Pair Of Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century British Victorian Pair Of Antique Settees
Leather, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Rococo Pair Of Antique Settees
Upholstery
19th Century French Pair Of Antique Settees
Silk, Giltwood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Pair Of Antique Settees
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Pair Of Antique Settees
Leather, Linen, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair Of Antique Settees
Cane, Wood, Paint
Early 1700s Italian Pair Of Antique Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Pair Of Antique Settees
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Pair Of Antique Settees
Giltwood
18th Century French Louis XVI Pair Of Antique Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Pair Of Antique Settees
Giltwood
19th Century Regency Pair Of Antique Settees
Wood
1920s Swedish Gustavian Pair Of Antique Settees
Pine
1920s Italian Rococo Pair Of Antique Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
1920s Queen Anne Pair Of Antique Settees
Leather
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Pair Of Antique Settees
Giltwood
19th Century French Pair Of Antique Settees
Tapestry
1870s French Empire Pair Of Antique Settees
Silk, Hardwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Pair Of Antique Settees
Tapestry, Giltwood
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Pair Of Antique Settees
Other
Early 20th Century Swedish Pair Of Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Pair Of Antique Settees
Walnut
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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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