Antique Settee Sets
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Wood, Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Settees
Tapestry, Giltwood, Wool
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Settees
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XIV Settees
Mohair, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century Austrian Other Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Living Room Sets
Tapestry
Antique 19th Century French Other Living Room Sets
Fabric, Giltwood
2010s American Other Living Room Sets
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Living Room Sets
Metal, Sheet Metal
Antique 1870s Renaissance Revival Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1870s Renaissance Revival Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Other Living Room Sets
Metal, Sheet Metal
Antique 19th Century Regency Living Room Sets
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Walnut, Straw
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan
Vintage 1980s Settees
Vintage 1980s Settees
Vintage 1980s Settees
Antique 1890s Settees
Early 20th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Giltwood
Antique 1860s Settees
Rosewood
20th Century American Eastlake Settees
Wood, Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Country Settees
Cherry, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century American Gothic Settees
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century American Art Nouveau Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Olive, Burl
Late 20th Century Rococo Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Empire Living Room Sets
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Living Room Sets
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century British Living Room Sets
Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Living Room Sets
Wood
Antique 1870s English Victorian Living Room Sets
Rosewood
20th Century Living Room Sets
20th Century Louis XV Living Room Sets
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Living Room Sets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 5, 2024To identify an antique tea set, look closely to determine who the manufacturer is. Locate the hallmark on the bottom of a saucer, teapot or cup. A maker’s mark on one of these items is the best indicator of the set’s origin. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. Professionals recommend consulting auction catalogs, books and trusted online resources such as museum exhibition materials. With some research, you may be able to match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age.
In 17th-century England, Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. Mass production of porcelain tea sets took place in the 18th century, and during the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England.
Reputable soft-paste porcelain makers include Sèvres, Capodimonte and Chelsea, while Meissen was the first European maker of hard-paste porcelain. Bone china manufactories of note include Spode, Minton and Derby, which was later called the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.
Generally, a tea set is considered vintage if it’s at least 20 years old, while antiques are at least 100 years old. Although a maker’s mark is generally a helpful indicator of a given manufacturer, forgeries have occurred over the years. Look for other signifiers of a material, time period or style if you are uncertain of your piece’s origin. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer.
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