Single Seat Settee
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Settees
Upholstery, Poplar, Pine
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Settees
Fabric, Sycamore
Early 2000s North American Settees
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Early 2000s Louis XV Settees
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Settees
Beech
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Settees
Leather, Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Daybeds
Linen
Antique 1890s European Napoleon III Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1980s German Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Canapes
Steel, Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Benches
Walnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Rattan
20th Century Adam Style Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal, Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century English Space Age Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Sofas
Wood
2010s French Modern Benches
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1930s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Faux Leather
Vintage 1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Faux Leather
Antique 1880s English Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Naugahyde
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Settees
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Oak, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1880s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century English Empire Living Room Sets
Ormolu
20th Century Country Settees
Upholstery, Wicker
Vintage 1970s American Modern Settees
Leather
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
20th Century French Provincial Settees
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Settees
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
2010s American Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Italian Louis XV Settees
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Metal
Vintage 1940s English Settees
Cotton
Antique 1730s English Georgian Settees
Walnut
Antique 1880s English William and Mary Settees
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Settees
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s American Settees
Cane, Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Settees
Brass
20th Century European Louis XV Settees
Linen, Cane, Wood
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Single Seat Settee For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Single Seat Settee?
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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