Pair Settee
Vintage 1960s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Adirondack Settees
Ash, Hickory
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mohair, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Regency Settees
Linen, Wood
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Settees
Wrought Iron
Early 2000s English Adam Style Settees
Satinwood
Antique 1860s Settees
Rosewood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Settees
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Rosewood, Down
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Fabric, Down, Wood
20th Century American Baroque Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Cotton, Rosewood, Teak
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Vintage 1930s American Settees
Antique 1830s French Settees
Muslin, Walnut
20th Century American Egyptian Settees
20th Century Chinese Settees
Wood, Suede
Early 20th Century British Settees
Leather
Vintage 1960s Dutch Settees
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Wood
20th Century Settees
Fabric, Silk
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Settees
Straw, Wood
Vintage 1970s Swiss Settees
Iron
Vintage 1960s Settees
Leather
Vintage 1960s Argentine Settees
Wood, Fabric
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Organic Modern Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century European Gustavian Settees
Birch
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
Vintage 1950s French Settees
Wood, Fabric
20th Century Regency Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Settees
Oak
20th Century French Directoire Settees
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Settees
Fruitwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fiberglass
20th Century French Japonisme Settees
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Settees
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1870s Italian Settees
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Giltwood
Vintage 1940s American Settees
Brass
20th Century American Baroque Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Late 20th Century Sofas
20th Century Sofas
Antique 19th Century British Benches
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Loveseats
20th Century American Benches
Iron, Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Loveseats
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century American Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Sheraton Canapes
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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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