Pink Settee
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Velvet
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Settees
Mahogany, Velvet
Antique 1890s French Settees
Linen, Wood
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Settees
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric
Antique 19th Century English George II Settees
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Settees
Chrome
20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint
20th Century British Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Faux Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Louis XV Settees
Metal
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Settees
Metal
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Settees
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Silk, Giltwood
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Wood
20th Century American Industrial Loveseats
Copper
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Sofas
Giltwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery
2010s Italian Sofas
Wool
Antique 19th Century French Pillows and Throws
Tapestry
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Cotton
2010s Italian Sofas
Wool
2010s Italian Sofas
Wool
2010s Italian Sofas
Wool
2010s Italian Sofas
Wool
2010s Italian Sofas
Wool
2010s Italian Sofas
Wool
2010s Italian Sofas
Wool
2010s Italian Sofas
Wool
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Settees
Wood, Velvet
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Settees
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Settees
2010s American Directoire Settees
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Foam
2010s British Settees
Fabric
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Foam
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut, Silk
Antique 18th Century Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Settees
Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Beaux Arts Sofas
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Beech
Vintage 1940s French Sofas
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Benches
Mahogany
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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.
- What is a settee used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A settee is a padded seat with a back and armrests (which are often cushioned) that may accommodate two or more people sitting or reclining. Settees aren’t as wide as couches or sofas. A settee is more intimate and offers more sitting room than an armchair. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage settees.
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