Settee Sofas
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Country Benches
Oak, Leather
2010s Italian Sofas
Shell, Velvet, Hardwood, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Antique 1880s English George II Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Wicker
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Ukrainian Art Nouveau Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Antique 19th Century Maghreb Moorish Settees
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Caribbean Anglo-Indian Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Settees
Antique Early 1900s Irish George II Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
Early 2000s American Colonial Revival Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century American British Colonial Settees
Brass
Vintage 1950s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Settees
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Mohair
Vintage 1930s Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century French Settees
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1880s Victorian Sofas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1940s British Settees
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Settees
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees
Mahogany, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wool, Beech
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Rattan, Cane
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Oak, Teak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Settees
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Settees
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century European Rococo Settees
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wicker
Mid-20th Century American Adam Style Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mirror, Leather
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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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