Settee Sofas
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Settees
Cane, Wood, Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Settees
Fabric, Teak, Walnut
20th Century American Georgian Settees
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Sofas
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Queen Anne Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Rustic Sofas
Feathers, Wood
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Antique 19th Century Federal Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Louis XV Sofas
Cotton, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Settees
Upholstery, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Rattan
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Revival Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Settees
Velvet
20th Century French Settees
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Settees
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Settees
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Settees
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Antique Late 19th Century European Regency Revival Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Settees
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s Settees
Rattan
Antique 1880s French Rococo Sofas
Oak
Antique 1870s Victorian Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Rattan
Antique 1870s British Sofas
Early 20th Century Swedish Sofas
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Settees
Vintage 1950s American Settees
2010s American Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Settees
Fabric, Walnut, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Settees
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Sofas
Silk, Wicker, Wood, Feathers
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Daybeds
Wool, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Early 2000s English Adam Style Settees
Satinwood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s American Federal Settees
Velvet, Hardwood
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Settee Sofas 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.
- 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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