$5,600 / set
H 31.5 in W 37 in D 27.5 in
Pair of Victorian Style Cast Iron "Passion Flower" Pattern Garden Patio Settees
By Hinderer, Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in St. Louis, MO
Lovely pair of vintage cast iron garden benches / settees painted black, circa 1920s, attributed to
Paint
$4,320
H 37 in W 61.75 in D 27.5 in
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
Leather, Oak
$5,995
H 38.38 in W 70 in D 27.5 in
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
Leather, Oak
$1,440
H 42 in W 53 in D 31 in
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
Iron
$3,495
H 37.75 in W 59.77 in D 24.25 in
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
Upholstery, Oak
Suite of Late 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Garden Furniture
By Peter Timmes
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
of Peter Timmes. Set includes a bench or settee and 2 arm chairs. Set is in a weathered outdoor
Iron
19th Century Italian Painted Canapes Sofa
Located in Faversham, GB
A stunning 19th century sofa or bench settee in a distressed grey painted finish. The sofa has a
Upholstery, Birch, Pine, Paint
19th Century Unusual Long Cricket Stool
Located in Nantucket, MA
feet long, to be placed in front of a settle bench or settee and shared by two people. It is long
Hardwood
19th Century Painted White Iron Crib Baby Bed
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
without 1 side rail to be used as a settee or bench. Beautiful decorative head and foot, new paint. The
Iron
$2,800 / set
H 32.87 in W 26.37 in D 18.5 in
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
Walnut
$2,800 / set
H 32.28 in W 26.37 in D 19.68 in
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
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.
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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