Settee Bench Antique
19th Century Settee Bench Antique
Iron
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Settee Bench Antique
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Settee Bench Antique
Walnut
19th Century English Settee Bench Antique
Satinwood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Settee Bench Antique
Fabric, Walnut
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Settee Bench Antique
Mahogany
Late 18th Century American American Classical Settee Bench Antique
Wood
19th Century British Settee Bench Antique
Mahogany, Leather
19th Century Italian Settee Bench Antique
Linen, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Rustic Settee Bench Antique
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Settee Bench Antique
Mohair, Burl
Early 19th Century Italian George III Settee Bench Antique
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Settee Bench Antique
Linen, Oak
Mid-19th Century English Settee Bench Antique
Early 1900s English Sheraton Settee Bench Antique
Mahogany
19th Century Unknown Gustavian Settee Bench Antique
Rush, Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settee Bench Antique
Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settee Bench Antique
Wood, Velvet
19th Century French Settee Bench Antique
Wood, Leather
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settee Bench Antique
19th Century French Settee Bench Antique
19th Century Settee Bench Antique
Wood
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Settee Bench Antique
Oak
19th Century English Settee Bench Antique
19th Century Italian Settee Bench Antique
Ebony, Ivory
19th Century Settee Bench Antique
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Settee Bench Antique
Walnut
19th Century British Regency Settee Bench Antique
Mahogany
19th Century French Settee Bench Antique
Wood, Cane
Late 18th Century English Settee Bench Antique
Mahogany
Early 1900s American Victorian Settee Bench Antique
Late 18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Settee Bench Antique
Mahogany
1860s American Country Settee Bench Antique
Pine
Late 19th Century Indonesian Settee Bench Antique
Hardwood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Settee Bench Antique
Oak
1850s French Louis XV Settee Bench Antique
Velvet, Down, Textile
1880s Scottish Settee Bench Antique
Oak
Mid-19th Century English Anglo-Indian Settee Bench Antique
Iron
Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Settee Bench Antique
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Settee Bench Antique
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Settee Bench Antique
Wood
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Settee Bench Antique
Hickory
Early 20th Century European Late Victorian Settee Bench Antique
Wrought Iron
1920s French Settee Bench Antique
Wood
19th Century American Settee Bench Antique
Pine
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Settee Bench Antique
Upholstery, Wood
Early 1900s British Edwardian Settee Bench Antique
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s British Edwardian Settee Bench Antique
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Settee Bench Antique
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century American Settee Bench Antique
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settee Bench Antique
Upholstery, Cane, Giltwood
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Settee Bench Antique
Beech
Late 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Settee Bench Antique
Oak
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Settee Bench Antique
Upholstery, Olive, Burl
Early 19th Century Swedish Settee Bench Antique
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settee Bench Antique
Damask, Wood, Paint
19th Century Italian Chinoiserie Settee Bench Antique
Linen, Wood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between a sofa and a settee is largely a matter of personal opinion. Technically, the two words refer to the same thing. However, settee is no longer a commonly used term. As a result, some people call antique couches “settees,” and newer examples of the furniture “sofas.” On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique and vintage sofas and settees.
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