Pair Settee
Antique 19th Century English Settees
Early 20th Century Irish Settees
Upholstery
Vintage 1910s English Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Settees
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Settees
Fabric, Rattan
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mohair
Antique 19th Century American Federal Settees
Gold
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Rosewood
Antique 1750s Italian Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Fabric, Wood, Down
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bentwood
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Giltwood
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Unknown Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Settees
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Settees
Velvet, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Settees
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Settees
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Rococo Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mirror, Leather
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Iron
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1910s British William and Mary Settees
Cotton, Giltwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Settees
Upholstery, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Settees
Birch
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s Settees
Mohair
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1650s Swiss Settees
Concrete
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
String, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Settees
Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fiberglass
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Settees
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Plastic, Rubber
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Faux Leather, Glass, Bentwood
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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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