Small Settee
Mid-20th Century Adam Style Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Settees
Wood
20th Century North American Victorian Settees
Wicker, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
2010s British Art Deco Settees
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Settees
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Giltwood
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Loveseats
Walnut, Velvet
2010s American Art Deco Settees
Fabric
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Settees
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Settees
Velvet
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Pine
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Settees
Velvet, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Linen, Oak, Giltwood, Paint
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Settees
Damask, Silk, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Maple
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Settees
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Upholstery
20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Teak, Leather
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Giltwood
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Cane, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Settees
Wrought Iron
Antique 1870s North American Empire Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Fabric, Wood, Down
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Settees
Upholstery, Birdseye Maple
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Louis XV Settees
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Brazilian Settees
Cane, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Louis XV Settees
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Settees
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Settees
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s Settees
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Rattan
20th Century French Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Late Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Settees
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Tapestry, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Settees
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Settees
Leather, Chenille, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Modern Settees
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s Settees
Rattan
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Settees
Walnut
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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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