Woven Back Settee
Early 20th Century Javanese Settees
Rattan, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Settees
Wood, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Settees
Wood, Rush
Antique 1790s English George III Settees
Mahogany, Silk
Antique 19th Century Brazilian Settees
Cane, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wool, Cane, Teak
Early 20th Century Javanese Dutch Colonial Settees
Rattan, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century American Jacobean Settees
Oak, Cane
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Settees
Leather, Chenille, Rattan
20th Century North American Victorian Settees
Wicker, Wood
20th Century Settees
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Settees
Wicker
Mid-20th Century French Settees
Rosewood, Cane
20th Century American Organic Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Cane, Rattan
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Settees
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood
20th Century American Victorian Settees
Wicker
20th Century Country Settees
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century Asian Moorish Settees
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Antique 1810s German Louis XVI Settees
Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Settees
Tapestry, Giltwood, Wool
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Teak
Antique 1810s English Regency Settees
Brass
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Settees
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Wood, Cane
Early 20th Century French Directoire Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Ash
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Tapestry, Wood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Benches
Hickory
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Cane, Teak
20th Century American Organic Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood
20th Century American Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Grasscloth, Cane, Raffia, Rattan
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Canapes
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Cane, Wood
Antique 1890s American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Fabric
Early 2000s American Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Benches
Rush, Wood
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cane, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Tapestries
Wool, Silk
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Silk, Beech
20th Century Art Deco Living Room Sets
Wicker
Vintage 1910s Western European Rugs
Wool, Silk
Antique 19th Century Victorian Living Room Sets
Wicker
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Grasscloth, Cane, Raffia, Rattan
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Brass
Antique 1880s North American Living Room Sets
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Mexican Bauhaus Loveseats
Rattan, Teak
Vintage 1930s American Rustic Rocking Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Antique 1880s French Folk Art Tapestries
Wool
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather, Cane, Ash
Early 20th Century American Settees
Reed, Wood
Early 20th Century American Settees
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Settees
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Cane, Rattan
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Woven 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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