Settee Sofas
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Vintage 1930s French Sofas
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Cherry
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Sofas
Antique 19th Century Swedish Sofas
Vintage 1930s British Victorian Settees
Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Cane, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1970s German Sofas
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Antique Early 19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s French Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Sofas
Antique 1790s English Chippendale Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Settees
Vintage 1950s Settees
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Settees
Bouclé, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Settees
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Settees
Mahogany, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Settees
Leather, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
Late 20th Century Swiss Bauhaus Settees
Leather
Vintage 1960s Settees
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric
20th Century British Settees
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chrome
Antique 1780s Great Britain (UK) George III Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Silk, Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Mahogany, Down
Antique 19th Century Spanish Settees
Iron
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Settees
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Teak
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Settees
Fabric, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Teak
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Settees
Pine
20th Century Italian Sofas
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Velvet
Antique Early 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Syrian Anglo-Indian Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Settees
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Settees
Sheepskin, Bouclé
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rosewood, Leather
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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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