Slipper Settee
Antique 19th Century Dutch Empire Settees
Cotton, Twill, Upholstery, Satinwood, Kingwood, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Leather
Antique 1770s Italian Neoclassical Settees
Cherry, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Settees
Metal
1990s American Post-Modern Settees
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Rosewood, Upholstery, Bouclé
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Cane, Rattan, Ceramic
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cane, Mahogany
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Settees
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
Beech
20th Century French Empire Chaise Longues
Beech
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sofas
Mohair, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Chaise Longues
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Bookcases
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale End Tables
Leather, Wood
Antique 1810s English Regency Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Sofas
Fabric
20th Century French Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Jade, Quartz, Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
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Early 2000s French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
2010s Canadian Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Settees
Velvet, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Vintage 1940s American Slipper Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Slipper Chairs
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Slipper Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Slipper Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Velvet
Late 20th Century American Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
20th Century American Art Nouveau Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Loveseats
Steel
Vintage 1950s British Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Sectional Sofas
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rattan, Teak
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Antique 1880s German Rococo Porcelain
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Chinoiserie Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chenille, Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Living Room Sets
Textile
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Slipper Chairs
Hide, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Dutch Slipper Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Slipper Chairs
Wood, Fabric
20th Century Danish Slipper Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Vintage 1950s Dutch Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bamboo, Cotton, Upholstery, Wicker, Reed
Vintage 1960s Sectional Sofas
Reed, Upholstery, Wicker, Wood, Bamboo, Cotton, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary European Chairs
Slipper 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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