Antique Oak Settle
Antique 18th Century British George III Benches
Oak
Antique 18th Century English William and Mary Settees
Oak
Antique 18th Century Danish Baroque Sofas
Cowhide, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Oak
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Settees
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Leather, Oak
Antique 18th Century French Gothic Benches
Oak
Antique 1750s English George II Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Other Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Settees
Steel
Antique 1870s French Renaissance Benches
Oak
Antique 1790s Georgian Benches
Oak
Antique 18th Century Gothic Revival Benches
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 1680s English Charles II Benches
Velvet, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century William and Mary Dessert Tables and Tilt-top T...
Oak
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Oak, Upholstery, Cotton, Leather
Antique 1860s English Victorian Benches
Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Benches
Oak
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Settees
Oak
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Oak
Antique Early 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George I Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century English William and Mary Benches
Oak
Antique 18th Century Georgian Benches
Oak
Antique 1610s English Jacobean Benches
Oak
English Settees
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Oak
Antique 1790s Georgian Benches
Oak
Antique 18th Century Georgian Benches
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Benches
Oak
Antique 1880s Furniture
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Benches
Oak
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Oak, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Jacobean Benches
Wood
Antique 18th Century British Rustic Benches
Oak
Antique 18th Century Georgian Benches
Oak
Antique 18th Century Georgian Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Settees
Mahogany, Oak
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Oak
Antique 1880s Benches
Wood
Antique 1880s Loveseats
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Faux Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century Benches
Oak
Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century English Benches
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Benches
Oak
Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Benches
Oak
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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 an antique settle?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mainly built around the 17th century, antique settles are a type of long bench with a high back and open arms. Settles were made of wood and were fairly simple in construction. You can shop a collection of antique settles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A settle is a type of large bench, usually with arms and a high back. Popular in England, settles are typically designed to fit three or four people. Many examples from the 17th century survive today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern settle benches from some of the world’s top sellers.
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