Wing Settee
Early 20th Century Italian Settees
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Settees
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Settees
Beech
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Settees
Velvet
2010s American Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Settees
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Settees
Wire
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Rosewood
Antique 1810s English Regency Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Empire Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Painted Furniture
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Benches
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Sofas
Leather, Velvet, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Revival Living Room Sets
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 19th Century American Chippendale Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Teak
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Buffets
Marble
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Ormolu, Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Dining Room Sets
Leather, Oak
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Settees
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Settees
Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Hardwood, Plywood, Fabric
Antique 1890s Settees
Mid-20th Century American Modern Settees
Cowhide, Lucite
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Pillows and T...
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Pillows and T...
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary French International Style Pillows and Throws
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Black Forest Pillows and Throws
Wool
Antique 19th Century French Empire Living Room Sets
Linen, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century British Hollywood Regency Sofas
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century English Empire Living Room Sets
Ormolu
Vintage 1940s Danish Settees
Fabric, Beech
Antique 19th Century English Rustic Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Early 20th Century English Settees
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Settees
Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Space Age Settees
Leather
20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Early 20th Century British Settees
Beech
Antique 19th Century American Settees
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Settees
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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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