Turn Of The Century Settee
20th Century Settees
Fabric, Silk
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Damask, Oak
Early 20th Century British Settees
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Settees
Leather, Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Settees
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Settees
Leather, Walnut
20th Century British Settees
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American American Colonial Settees
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Velvet
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Settees
Walnut, Upholstery
20th Century American Settees
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Country Settees
Antique 19th Century English Settees
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Benches
Fabric, Foam, Maple
20th Century French Sofas
Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century French Benches
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Linen
Early 20th Century English Sofas
Upholstery, Linen
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Fabric, Foam, Pine, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Muslin, Pine, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Canapes
Silk, Wood
20th Century French Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century European Sofas
Leather
Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Canapes
Silk, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Empire Revival Sofas
20th Century American American Colonial Benches
Maple
Antique 18th Century Sofas
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Benches
Rush, Beech
Antique 19th Century Painted Furniture
20th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Linen, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Cotton, Hemp, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Empire Loveseats
Silk, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Loveseats
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sofas
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Benches
Fabric, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Linen, Pine, Paint
Late 20th Century Sheraton Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1880s British Victorian Sofas
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sofas
Textile, Mahogany
Antique 1820s American American Classical Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 1870s American Renaissance Revival Sofas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Benches
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Oak
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Turn Of The Century Settee 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.
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