Turn Of The Century Settee
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Irish Country Settees
Upholstery, Pine
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Wood, Upholstery, Velvet
20th Century French Neoclassical Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Beech
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century English Charles II Settees
Velvet
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Settees
Pewter, Brass
Early 20th Century French Directoire Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Ash
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Settees
Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Settees
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Linen, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Settees
Leather, Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Other Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1980s English Rococo Settees
Tapestry, Wool
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Gesso, Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century French Settees
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Settees
Leather
Late 20th Century American Late Victorian Settees
Leather, Wood
20th Century British Chesterfield Settees
Leather, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Settees
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Italian Benches
Muslin, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century English Loveseats
Cotton, Linen, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Paint, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Benches
Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Benches
Rush, Walnut
Antique 1830s American American Empire Painted Furniture
Ash, Hickory, Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Canapes
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Daybeds
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Living Room Sets
Tapestry
Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Cherry, Pine, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Benches
Cherry
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Brass
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Side Tables
Hardwood
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Benches
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Benches
Cane, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Federal Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 17th Century British William and Mary Sofa Tables
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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