Curved Settees
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Settees
Paint, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Empire Settees
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Settees
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Fabric
Early 20th Century Swedish Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Settees
Vintage 1950s Italian Settees
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Damask, Wood, Paint
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Settees
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet
1990s American Art Deco Settees
Satin, Wood, Feathers
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood, Rope
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Sheepskin, Birch
20th Century Italian Settees
Brass
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Damask, Beech
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Beech, Lambskin
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Mohair, Beech
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century American Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century American Sofas
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mahogany, Mohair
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Vintage 1950s Danish Art Deco Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Benches
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Loveseats
Antique 1880s English Georgian Sofas
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Fruitwood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Sofas
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Sofas
Early 20th Century French Benches
Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Benches
Wrought Iron
20th Century French Living Room Sets
Beech, Wool
2010s Canadian Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Swiss Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Mohair, Wood
20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Fabric, Down, Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Danish Living Room Sets
Mohair, Beech
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Benches
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Iron
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Curved 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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