Upholstered Settee
Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sofas
Textile, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sofas
Textile, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sofas
Textile, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Sofas
Oak, Upholstery
2010s Italian Art Deco Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Loveseats
Velvet, Beech, Paint
Vintage 1970s Louis XVI Loveseats
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1880s German Rococo Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1940s French Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Alpaca
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s American Sofas
Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Wood, Linen
Vintage 1950s Swedish Sofas
Vintage 1930s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Corner Chairs
Linen, Oak
Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Loveseats
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Benches
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Regency Loveseats
Mahogany
2010s Canadian Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Wood, Gesso, Cane, Muslin
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Linen, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Loveseats
Linen, Wicker, Rattan
Antique 19th Century North American American Classical Daybeds
Birdseye Maple
Antique 1880s French Rococo Sofas
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Early 20th Century American Sofas
Wood, Cowhide, Hide
20th Century American Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Sofas
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Living Room Sets
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Benches
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Foam, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Giltwood, Photographic Paper
Antique 18th Century Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century French Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Loveseats
Linen, Wood
2010s Italian Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Sofas
Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Living Room Sets
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Wood, Fabric
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Sofas
20th Century Louis XV Sofas
Cotton, Wood
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Upholstered Settee For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Upholstered Settee?
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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