Armless Settees
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Birch
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Settees
Upholstery
2010s American American Classical Loveseats
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bentwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Cherry
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Modern Sofas
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather, Wood
Recent Sales
20th Century American Settees
Mahogany, Silk, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Settees
Canvas, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Vintage 1960s Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Brass
Late 20th Century Sofas
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Linen, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Benches
Walnut, Foam, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Oak, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Napoleon III Settees
Natural Fiber
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Antique 19th Century Irish Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Settees
Teak, Oak, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Oak
20th Century American Art Nouveau Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rattan, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Walnut, Foam, Fabric
Vintage 1950s European Empire Revival Settees
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1930s French Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Settees
Upholstery, Cherry
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Armchairs
Textile
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1940s American Settees
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Velvet, Wood
20th Century American Settees
20th Century French Settees
Vintage 1950s Settees
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Linen
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mahogany, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Settees
Birch, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Wood
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Hardwood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Nickel, Enamel, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Brass, Silver, Gold, Steel
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s American Modern Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Cane, Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Beech
2010s Danish Sofas
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Birch
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Sectional Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Walnut
Armless Settees 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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