Small Antique Settee
Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Small Antique Settee
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Small Antique Settee
Giltwood
1920s French French Provincial Small Antique Settee
Walnut, Velvet
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Small Antique Settee
Textile, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Small Antique Settee
Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Small Antique Settee
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Small Antique Settee
Velvet
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Small Antique Settee
Pine
19th Century French Louis XVI Small Antique Settee
Linen, Oak, Giltwood, Paint
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Small Antique Settee
Damask, Silk, Beech
19th Century French Napoleon III Small Antique Settee
Upholstery
19th Century French Napoleon III Small Antique Settee
Upholstery
19th Century American American Empire Small Antique Settee
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Small Antique Settee
Giltwood
1890s French Art Nouveau Small Antique Settee
Wrought Iron
1870s North American Empire Small Antique Settee
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century French Louis XV Small Antique Settee
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Small Antique Settee
Walnut
19th Century French Directoire Small Antique Settee
Wood
19th Century Brazilian Small Antique Settee
Cane, Hardwood
Early 19th Century Austrian Small Antique Settee
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Danish Late Victorian Small Antique Settee
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Small Antique Settee
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century English Charles II Small Antique Settee
Tapestry, Velvet
19th Century French Louis XVI Small Antique Settee
Tapestry, Giltwood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Small Antique Settee
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Small Antique Settee
Walnut
1880s French Napoleon III Small Antique Settee
Linen, Wood
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Small Antique Settee
Upholstery, Walnut
1910s French Art Deco Small Antique Settee
Wood
1890s Swiss Black Forest Small Antique Settee
Upholstery, Wood
1910s Austrian Art Deco Small Antique Settee
Fabric, Bentwood
Early 1700s Italian Small Antique Settee
Wood
Late 17th Century English Small Antique Settee
Oak
Early 20th Century French Small Antique Settee
Wood
19th Century North American Victorian Small Antique Settee
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Small Antique Settee
Walnut
1870s French Napoleon III Small Antique Settee
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Small Antique Settee
Fabric
Early 19th Century Italian American Classical Small Antique Settee
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Small Antique Settee
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Small Antique Settee
Walnut
19th Century American Gothic Revival Small Antique Settee
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Victorian Small Antique Settee
Iron
Late 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Small Antique Settee
Velvet, Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Small Antique Settee
Birch
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Small Antique Settee
Iron
Late 18th Century Italian Small Antique Settee
Wood
1910s Small Antique Settee
Wool, Silk
Early 19th Century American American Classical Small Antique Settee
Upholstery, Mahogany
1880s English Art Deco Small Antique Settee
Wood
Early 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Small Antique Settee
Cane, Hardwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Small Antique Settee
Fabric, Beech
Late 18th Century English Regency Small Antique Settee
Cedar, Satinwood, Rosewood, Purpleheart, Ebony
Mid-18th Century Irish George III Small Antique Settee
Mahogany
1890s Swiss Black Forest Small Antique Settee
Upholstery, Wood
1920s Italian Art Deco Small Antique Settee
Fabric, Maple
Early 19th Century French Small Antique Settee
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Small Antique Settee
Mirror, Wood
16th Century Chinese Ming Small Antique Settee
Stoneware
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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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