Settee Sofas
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century British Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Linen, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Sofas
Walnut
Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Sofas
Walnut
20th Century Sofas
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sofas
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1940s French Sofas
Mohair
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Sofas
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Swedish Sofas
Linen, Wood, Leather
Antique 1860s English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Sofas
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Foam, Fabric
Early 20th Century Chippendale Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Sofas
20th Century Sofas
Antique 18th Century Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Sofas
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Biedermeier Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Fruitwood
Antique 1840s Italian Louis Philippe Sofas
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Walnut
Antique 1630s French Louis XIII Sofas
20th Century Louis XV Sofas
Cotton, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Vintage 1980s Sofas
Upholstery, PVC
Early 20th Century Italian Sofas
Wood, Paint, Fabric
20th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century American Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Linen, Bamboo, Down, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Unknown Sofas
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Silk, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Animal Skin, Sheepskin, Walnut
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Cotton, Beech
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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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