Settee Antique Settee
19th Century English George II Settee Antique Settee
Textile, Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Settee Antique Settee
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Settee Antique Settee
Fabric, Wood
19th Century British Settee Antique Settee
Wood
Late 19th Century British Settee Antique Settee
Wood
Late 19th Century British Settee Antique Settee
Satinwood
19th Century German Black Forest Settee Antique Settee
19th Century French Restauration Settee Antique Settee
19th Century English Settee Antique Settee
Early 20th Century English Settee Antique Settee
Mahogany
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Settee Antique Settee
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Italian Settee Antique Settee
Giltwood
19th Century Italian Settee Antique Settee
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Italian Settee Antique Settee
Pine
Early 20th Century Javanese Settee Antique Settee
Rattan, Teak
Early 20th Century American Settee Antique Settee
Wicker
Late 19th Century British Settee Antique Settee
Walnut
Late 19th Century British Settee Antique Settee
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Settee Antique Settee
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Danish Settee Antique Settee
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Settee Antique Settee
Upholstery
1780s English George III Settee Antique Settee
Mahogany
Early 1900s British Edwardian Settee Antique Settee
Fabric, Wood
19th Century English Settee Antique Settee
19th Century American Victorian Settee Antique Settee
Upholstery, Rosewood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settee Antique Settee
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century British Settee Antique Settee
Wood
19th Century Burmese Anglo Raj Settee Antique Settee
Fabric, Rosewood
19th Century French Settee Antique Settee
Wood
19th Century American American Empire Settee Antique Settee
Mahogany
19th Century American Victorian Settee Antique Settee
Faux Bamboo, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Settee Antique Settee
Leather, Wood
19th Century English Regency Settee Antique Settee
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Settee Antique Settee
Velvet
Early 20th Century American Eastlake Settee Antique Settee
Velvet, Wood
Late 19th Century American Eastlake Settee Antique Settee
Walnut
1860s French Napoleon III Settee Antique Settee
Brass, Steel, Iron
Early 20th Century Unknown Jacobean Settee Antique Settee
Velvet, Oak
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Settee Antique Settee
Metal
Late 19th Century French Settee Antique Settee
Wood, Walnut, Wool
Early 1800s Settee Antique Settee
Fabric, Hardwood
19th Century Settee Antique Settee
Mahogany
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Settee Antique Settee
Upholstery, Beech
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Settee Antique Settee
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Settee Antique Settee
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Restauration Settee Antique Settee
Brass
1910s Settee Antique Settee
Wood
1890s English Anglo-Japanese Settee Antique Settee
Brass
1880s English Victorian Settee Antique Settee
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Settee Antique Settee
Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Settee Antique Settee
Oak
19th Century French French Provincial Settee Antique Settee
Wool, Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century French Primitive Settee Antique Settee
Straw, Walnut
1830s German Rococo Settee Antique Settee
Fruitwood
19th Century English Queen Anne Settee Antique Settee
Textile, Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Settee Antique Settee
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century British Settee Antique Settee
Walnut
1920s European Art Deco Settee Antique Settee
Walnut
1920s Louis XVI Settee Antique Settee
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century British Settee Antique Settee
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.
- What is a borne settee?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A borne settee is a circular, upholstered Victorian ottoman-style sofa with three or four seat divisions. It provides a backrest in its central cone element and has also been referred to as a “conversation seat.” Borne settees are frequently situated in hotel lobbies and galleries. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage settees.
- Who named the settee?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first person who called a settee a settee is unknown. Historians have traced the name back to the Middle Ages when the furniture first came into production. Settee comes from the Old English word “setl,” which described a long wooden bench. On 1st 1stDibs, find a selection of antique settees.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between a sofa and a settee is largely a matter of personal opinion. Technically, the two words refer to the same thing. However, settee is no longer a commonly used term. As a result, some people call antique couches “settees,” and newer examples of the furniture “sofas.” On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique and vintage sofas and settees.
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