Caned Settee
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fruitwood
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Settees
Cane, Walnut, Fabric
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Settees
Mohair, Cane, Walnut
20th Century American American Colonial Settees
Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wool, Cane, Teak
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Cane, Mahogany
20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Settees
Cane
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Organic Modern Settees
Hardwood, Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown Adam Style Settees
Satinwood
Vintage 1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Cane, Beech, Oak
Antique 1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Cane, Bentwood
Late 20th Century American Federal Settees
Cane, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1980s Sheraton Settees
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Cane, Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Settees
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Satin, Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1810s American American Empire Settees
Cane, Pine, Paint
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Settees
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Settees
Upholstery, Ebony, Down
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mohair, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Cane, Oak, Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Cane, Mahogany
20th Century French Settees
Cane, Giltwood, Upholstery
20th Century Indian Rustic Settees
Wicker, Cane
20th Century Italian Adam Style Settees
Cane, Wood, Paint
Antique 1840s English Regency Settees
Cane, Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Settees
Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Bentwood, Cane
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Cane, Rattan
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Settees
Cane, Mahogany
20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Settees
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Wood, Cane
Early 20th Century French Directoire Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Ash
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Settees
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mahogany, Linen, Cane
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Linen, Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Settees
Ebony
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Settees
Wicker, Cane
Vintage 1940s Indonesian Loveseats
Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cane, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Minimalist Benches
Cane, Oak
20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Benches
Cane, Mahogany
20th Century American Organic Modern Benches
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Cane, Wood
1990s British Colonial Benches
Cane, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Loveseats
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
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Caned Settee 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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