Curved Back Settee
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Settees
Upholstery, Birch
Vintage 1950s Settees
Metal
Late 20th Century American Regency Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s Sheraton Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 1870s English Anglo-Japanese Settees
Walnut
Antique 1880s English Georgian Sofas
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Vintage 1960s American Settees
Mahogany, Cane, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Italian Settees
Muslin, Beech, Lacquer
Antique 1750s English George III Settees
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Settees
Walnut
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Settees
Hardwood, Velvet
Vintage 1940s French Settees
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1930s Settees
Vintage 1930s French Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Mohair, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Wood, Linen
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Fabric
Antique 19th Century Italian Settees
Paint, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Mohair
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Mohair
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Fruitwood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Sofas
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Benches
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Mid-20th Century American Settees
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Cane, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Mohair, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Sofas
Mohair, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Mohair, Beech
Antique 19th Century Baltic Sofas
Satinwood, Mahogany, Leather
Antique 19th Century Austrian Sofas
Fruitwood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary Benches
Iron
Late 20th Century American Settees
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Settees
Cotton, Giltwood, Wood
20th Century American Settees
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Settees
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Curved Back Settee For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Curved Back Settee?
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 a curved back sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Curved back sofas are also known as conversation sofas or crescent sofas. Curved sofas are highly coveted as comfortable seating as well as for being a unique seating option. Shop a wide selection of curved back sofas on 1stDibs.
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