Wood Sette
20th Century Eastlake Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Decorative Art
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Settees
Velvet
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century French Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chrome
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Settees
Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s Austrian Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Zebra Hide, Wood
Early 20th Century English Napoleon III Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century English British Colonial Benches
Pine
Early 20th Century British Modern Paintings
Paper
Early 20th Century British Modern Paintings
Paper
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1990s North American Sofas
Upholstery
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands
Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric
2010s English Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Early 2000s North American Other Sofas
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Louis XV Settees
Metal
Recent Sales
2010s Italian Modern Tables
Glass, Cherry
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Settees
Wood, Satin
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Wood
20th Century French Sofas
Walnut, Cane
Antique 1890s French Egyptian Revival Sofas
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century Settees
Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Settees
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Benches
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Wood, Paint
20th Century English Sofas
20th Century Mexican Settees
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Vintage 1950s French Provincial Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Beech, Cane
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Settees
Wood, Linen
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century Brazilian Benches
Imbuia
20th Century American Settees
Wood
French Settees
20th Century American Sofas
Early 20th Century Spanish Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Oak, Foam, Suede
Antique 19th Century Italian Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Art Nouveau Settees
20th Century French Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Settees
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s Settees
Vintage 1950s Settees
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Chairs
Fabric
Wood Sette 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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