Wing Back Settee
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Settees
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Settees
Beech
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Settees
Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Oak
2010s American Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Settees
Wire
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Sofas
Fabric
Antique Mid-19th Century American Painted Furniture
Wood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Teak
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Ormolu, Brass, Bronze
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Aluminum, Brass
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Mohair, Silk, Giltwood, Wood
2010s Chinese Arts and Crafts Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum, Silver Plate
Vintage 1940s English Bookcases
Pine
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Maple
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Sideboards
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Canvas, Oak
Antique 1870s French Country Industrial and Work Tables
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
Antique 1890s North American Arts and Crafts Blanket Chests
Oak
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Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Hardwood, Plywood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century British Hollywood Regency Sofas
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century English Empire Living Room Sets
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary American Space Age Settees
Leather
20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Early 20th Century British Settees
Beech
Vintage 1960s American Settees
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Settees
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Settees
Walnut
Antique 1840s Settees
Antique 19th Century Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XIV Settees
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Settees
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Settees
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Settees
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Settees
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Georgian Loveseats
Linen, Wood
Late 20th Century American Georgian Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Federal Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sofas
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sofas
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Loveseats
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Mid-20th Century British Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Vintage 1970s Great Britain (UK) Early Victorian Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Antique 1890s Italian Renaissance Benches
Oak
20th Century American Louis XV Sofas
Mahogany, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Dutch Modern Settees
Oak, Teak, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s European Settees
Leather
20th Century American Spanish Colonial Settees
Antique 19th Century Settees
Poplar
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Settees
Teak, Wood
Vintage 1980s English Rococo Settees
Tapestry, Wool
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Settees
Chenille, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Sofas
Early 20th Century Empire Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s American Rustic Living Room Sets
Antique Late 19th Century English Empire Side Chairs
Ormolu
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century European Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
20th Century American William and Mary Settees
Brass
20th Century British Georgian Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Beech, Upholstery
Vintage 1920s American Hollywood Regency Settees
Wing Back 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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