Skirted Settee
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Wicker
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Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century European Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century French Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1810s English Regency Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s American American Classical Loveseats
Velvet, Maple
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1830s French Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1880s American Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Sofas
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Beech
Late 20th Century French Provincial Loveseats
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Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Tables
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French End Tables
Mirror, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Canapes
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
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Softwood
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Wood
20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy
Animal Skin, Glass, Plaster, Feathers
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
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Wood
20th Century French Floor Lamps
Crystal
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Antique 1750s English Chinese Chippendale Sofas
Antique 19th Century American Louis XV Settees
Metal
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2010s American French Provincial Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century American Settees
Reed, Wood
Early 20th Century American Settees
Reed
Early 20th Century American Settees
Rattan, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Settees
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Settees
Silk, Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut, Silk
Antique Early 1800s Italian Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Settees
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Velvet, Cane, Giltwood
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Settees
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Settees
Leather, Upholstery
Antique 1780s Italian Settees
Cane, Wood
20th Century American Chinoiserie Settees
Fabric, Mahogany, Down
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Settees
Damask, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Animal Skin
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Settees
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Settees
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
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Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Settees
Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Upholstery
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Linen, Pine, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Wood, Paint
20th Century American Art Nouveau Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s British Country Sofas
Textile
Vintage 1980s British Country Sofas
Textile
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sofas
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Canapes
Walnut, Upholstery
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Sofas
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1860s German Rococo Porcelain
Porcelain
1990s Settees
Fabric
Antique 19th Century Victorian Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Settees
Walnut
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Cane
Antique 18th Century French Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fruitwood
Vintage 1980s English Rococo Settees
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Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
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Skirted Settee For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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