Wood Frame Settee
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Maple
Antique 1870s North American Empire Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 1880s French Edwardian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Settees
Velvet, Cherry
Early 20th Century British Settees
Wood
2010s American American Classical Settees
Cane, Walnut, Lacquer
Antique 1890s French Settees
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Settees
Wood
Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Settees
Fabric, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1930s Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century Adam Style Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Settees
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Settees
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Loveseats
Wood
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Sheepskin, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Living Room Sets
Cherry, Linen
Vintage 1960s American Settees
Nickel
Antique 1780s Austrian Settees
21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas
Late 20th Century Unknown Benches
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
Antique 19th Century Settees
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Wood, Velvet, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Islamic Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
2010s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Foam, Maple
Antique Late 19th Century British Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Settees
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century European Settees
Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Settees
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Settees
Linen, Wood
Antique 1840s European Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Settees
Cane, Giltwood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Beech, Leather
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Settees
Cotton, Faux Bamboo, Cane, Polyester
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Steel
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Benches
Wood, Burl
2010s European Hollywood Regency Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Loveseats
Satin, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Settees
Vintage 1950s North American Settees
Upholstery
Vintage 1920s Settees
Wood
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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.
- What is a gilded wood frame?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A gilded wood frame is a wooden frame with a gold or silver leaf detail. Gilded wood adds a vintage-style finish to frames and is a popular choice for home decor. Find a selection of gilded wood frames on 1stDibs.
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