Upholstered Settee
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Settees
Silk, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Unknown Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century British Modern Settees
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1820s English George III Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American George III Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 2000s American Settees
Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Settees
Leather, Cotton, Faux Fur
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Settees
Chrome
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Settees
Linen, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1770s French Louis XV Settees
Beech
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Settees
Brass, Iron, Steel
20th Century American Gothic Settees
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Settees
Bone
Antique 19th Century Maghreb Moorish Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Rosewood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Settees
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Settees
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Settees
Fabric, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Gold
Vintage 1950s European Empire Revival Settees
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Giltwood
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century English William and Mary Settees
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Antique 19th Century Indian Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Settees
Silk, Wood
Antique 1870s North American Empire Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century Settees
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Cotton, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Ormolu
Antique 1890s English Georgian Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Settees
Bronze
Antique 1770s Italian Neoclassical Settees
Cherry, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Settees
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Settees
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Tapestry, Giltwood
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Upholstered 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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