19th Century French Directoire Style Sofa or Settee
Located in Birmingham, AL
19th century French Directoire style three-seat sofa or settee constructed of solid walnut having a high framed upholstered back with show-wood and torchiere carvings, a typical neoc...
Walnut
Antique Horn and Animal Skin Settee Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very decorative and in good condition late 19th century 8 horn 2 seater sofa with original upholstery. The back and arms fashioned with horns as well as the feet. The seat is cover...
Animal Skin
Victorian Wicker Settee with Diamond Lattice Weave, circa 1900
Located in Troy, MI
A wicker settee showcasing intricate diamond lattice weave throughout back and arms. Features gracefully rolled arms, woven rush seat, and decorative ball feet. Multiple weave patter...
Wicker, Rush
19Thc Original Paint Decorated Settee From Berks County, Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc Hand Made and hand painted Settee three seater. Wonderful peach and leaf design. Found in Berks County Pennsylvania. Wonderful age and patina. Wonderful Green color and gold co...
Wood
Biedermeier Settee, Fir Wood, Curved Arms, Sweden, Circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
A formal settee, seating three comfortably with curved arms and a lightly curving backrest featuring a pediment top.
Fir
Javanese Teak Settee with Carved Décor and Out-Scrolling Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Javanese teak wood plantation settee from the early 20th century, with carved back, large out-scrolling arms and curving legs. Created on the Island of Java during the ear...
Teak
Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Tufted Tete-A-Tete Settee Newly Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
***Bench sold separately. Circa Late 19th Century Dimensions: H 32" W 48" D 25" SH 19" SD 22.5
Leather, Wood
Monumental Swedish Biedermeier Style Burl Hall Bench 11.5 Ft
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A rare and dramatic beautifully crafted walnut upholstered hall bench or settee constructed in a Swedish Biedermeier style.
Fabric, Walnut, Burl, Birch
Antique French Church Pew Bench Double Seat Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
UNIQUE Carved Oak Antique French Double Church Pew, Entry Bench, Settee or Banquette c.1900-20 ~~Classic French flair decorator piece~~ Perfect for living area seating, entry, hall...
Oak
19th Century Venetian Silver Gilt Grotto Seahorse Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Venetian Silver Gilt Grotto Seahorse Bench. Chic and unusual Venetian Baroque silver gilt Grotto bench, settee, canapé or banquette with seahorses from the 19th century.
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Finely Carved Wood and Caned Settee
Located in Hudson, NY
This three-seat sofa or settee is made of hand-carved wood with many fine details and retains its original painted finish. Done in the Louis XV style and made in France with the time...
Cane, Wood
19th Century Italian Benches with Trellis Design and Linen Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Newly reupholstered padded seat in vintage Belgian linen. Once used as window benches or decorative settees at the foot of the bed.
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Catalan Bench in Walnut with Caned Seat
Located in Miami, FL
Rare midcentury sofa, settee or bench in the Spanish style with cane back.
Cane, Walnut
20th Century Large Catalan Bench in Walnut with Caned Seat
Located in Miami, FL
Rare midcentury sofa, settee or bench in the Spanish style with cane back.
Cane, Walnut
20th Century Catalan Bench in Walnut with Upholstered Seat and Arms
Located in Miami, FL
Rare midcentury sofa, settee or bench in the Spanish style This elegant antique Spanish bench showcases timeless craftsmanship and understated sophistication.
Walnut
20th Century Catalan Bench in Walnut with Upholstered Seat and Arms
Located in Miami, FL
Rare midcentury sofa, settee or bench in the Spanish style with upholstered back.
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Central Europe Pine Bench Fold-Out Daybed With Storage
Located in Winston-Salem, NC
A wonderful antique Central European pine bench settee featuring slender spindle detailing and an ingenious multifunctional design.
Upholstery, Pine
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bench, Circa 1910
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settle sofa, settee, or love seat By L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bench, Circa 1910
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settle sofa, settee, or love seat By L. & J.G.
Leather, Oak
20th Century Catalan Bench in Solid Walnut with Caned Seat, Three Seats
Located in Miami, FL
Rare midcentury sofa, settee or bench in the Spanish style with cane back, it has a turned bars typical of this period.
Cane, Walnut
J. M. Young & Sons Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bench or Settle Sofa
By Gustav Stickley, J. M. Young and Sons
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settle sofa, settee, or love seat In the manner of Gustav Stickley By J.M.
Leather, Oak
$2,625Sale Price|30% Off
Antique 18th Century English Gothic Revival Paneled Oak Pub Bench Settle Pew
Located in Dayton, OH
Extraordinary 18th century English oak pub bench / settee / sofa. A rectangular form with high back and red velvet upholstery.
Upholstery, Oak
$1,705Sale Price|61% Off
Antique Bentwood Bench Attributed to Jacob and Josef Kohn, Early 20th Century
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This exceptional bentwood bench settee was made in early 20th century and is attributed to Jacob & Josef Kohn.
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
$6,000Sale Price|38% Off
French Empire Sofa Bench Settee
Located in New York, NY
French Empire settee late 19th century 1870- 1890. Ebonized mahogany frame, French polished (Black) with captivating carved female heads under armrest, legs terminating into animal...
Mahogany
Antique Italian Florentine Floral Scroll Tapestry Pillow - 17th Century
Located in Los Angeles, US
Its elongated format makes it particularly effective displayed across a sofa, settee, bench, or bed.
Wool, Silk, Feathers
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Bench Settee
Located in Round Top, TX
The seat includes one long bench cushion and three back cushions upholstered in faded vintage teal blue and green fabric.
Fabric, Pine, Paint
Late 19th Century Original Red Painted Bench Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful red wash painted bench from Pennsylvania has a super mellow patina. This bench or settle is in very good sturdy condition. The carving is wonderful and very detailed. ...
Pine
19th Century Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench/Settee
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench/settee Typical of the Italian Renaissance with carved Florentine backs.
Walnut
Antique White Washed Teak Settee or Bench with Slatted Back
Located in Sheffield, MA
Colonial influenced antique hand-carved rustic country daybed or bench made from natural aged teak, deep enough for sleeping or relaxing. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Great in...
Teak
Original Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Bench/Settee, Early 20th Century restored
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Otto Prutscher
Located in Vienna, AT
Attributed to either Josef Hoffmann or Otto Prutscher as both of the designers did similar objects in bentwood at this time, and both were using balls or olives for joining the legs ...
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Antique White Washed Teak Settee or Bench with Slatted Back
Located in Sheffield, MA
Colonial influenced antique hand-carved rustic country daybed or bench made from natural aged teak, deep enough for sleeping or relaxing. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Great in...
Teak
$3,680Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century French Hand Carved Oak Settee or Park Bench
Located in Miami, FL
19th century French bench made from oak. The back is exquisitely hand carved with two differents motifs, surrounded by decorative carvings. The sides are made up of matching decorati...
Oak
20th Century Fine Set of Thonet Art Nouveau by Marcel Kammerer. Vienna, C. 1910.
Located in Vienna, AT
His independent work represents the golden age of Viennese architecture and design. Dimensions Settee / Bench Height: 38.5 in Width: 48 in Depth: 20 in Seat Height: 18.75 in Chair...
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Swedish Sofa Bench Settee in Original Paint, Gustavian Period, 18th c.
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful antique Swedish sofa bench from the Gustavian period dry scraped to its original patina. The sofa frame is adorned with a lovely leaf motif and rests upon tapered and flu...
Linen, Wood, Paint
$3,133Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Love Seat, English, Walnut, Duet Bench, Dog Bed, Small Settee, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique love seat. An English, walnut and textile duet bench or dog bed, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. Beautifully presented seat, with appealing up...
Textile, Walnut
$2,725Sale Price|20% Off
LOVELY ANTIQUE NAPOLEON III CIRCA 1890 BERGERE WiNDOW SEAT BENCH SETTEE SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1890 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère settee which is part of a suite P...
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century Antique Italian Carved Figural Chair Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The broad proportions allow the piece to function comfortably as a settee, hall seat, vanity bench, accent chair, or decorative conversation piece.
Wood
Pair of Victorian Style Cast Iron "Passion Flower" Pattern Garden Patio Settees
By Coalbrookdale Foundry, Hinderer
Located in St. Louis, MO
Lovely pair of vintage cast iron garden benches / settees painted black, circa 1920s, attributed to "Hinderer's Iron Works", in the "Passion Flower" pattern.
Paint
Limbert Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Sofa or Settee, Fully Restored
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts sofa, settee, or bench By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather seat cushion.
Leather, Oak
L. & J.G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Settee, Circa 1900
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settee, or love seat By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather upholstery.
Leather, Oak
Antique French Breton Settle Bench, Carved Oak, Maritime Design, 1890
Located in RANDWICK, AU
Authentic French Breton bench settee, handcrafted in carved oak with the distinctive maritime character of 19th-century Brittany design.
Chestnut
L. & J. G. Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Onondaga Mahogany Bench , Circa 1902
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settle sofa, settee, or love seat By L. & J.G.
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Distressed white Iron "Stick & Ball Baby Crib / daybed / bench
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charming 19th Century Distressed white Iron "Stick & Ball Baby Crib / daybed / bench / settee.. Fully functional... both sides slide down..
Iron
Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1910
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period settle sofa, bench, settee, or love seat In the manner of Charles P.
Upholstery, Oak
Gustav Stickley Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settle sofa, settee, or love seat In the manner of Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with up...
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow with Roses
Located in Los Angeles, US
Its narrow proportions work particularly well on a chair, settee, sofa, bench, bed, or layered among other antique textile pillows.
Wool, Cotton, Feathers
Suite of Late 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Garden Furniture
By Peter Timmes
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A suite of late 19th Century Victorian Gothic Revival style cast iron garden furniture in the style of Peter Timmes. Set includes a bench or settee and 2 arm chairs. Set is in a weat...
Iron
$4,087Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Italian Baroque Canapes Sofa, Hand-Crafted, Circa 1850
Located in Faversham, GB
A stunning 19th century sofa or bench settee in a distressed grey painted finish.
Upholstery, Birch, Pine, Paint
$823Sale Price|44% Off
19th Century Painted White Iron Crib Baby Bed
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th century iron crib baby bed Measures: 53" D x 29" W x 45" H Bed height: 18" Can be used without 1 side rail to be used as a settee or bench. Beautiful decorative head and fo...
Iron
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench or settee featuring a lion shield in the back.
Walnut
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench or settee featuring a gentleman in the back.
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.
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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.
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