Georgian Sofas And Settees
20th Century American Georgian Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Settees
Mahogany
1990s Sofas
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century English Sofas
Leather, Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
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Antique Late 19th Century American Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Fabric, Giltwood
20th Century American Classical Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1990s English Other Club Chairs
Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Down
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut
2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Fabric, Giltwood
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas
Walnut, Organic Material
20th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Napoleon III Loveseats
Mohair, Wood
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary North American Sofas
Linen
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century British George II Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sofas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sofas
Walnut
Early 2000s American Georgian Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century English Georgian Settees
Brass
Antique 19th Century Settees
Vintage 1920s Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Settees
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique Early 1800s Northern Irish Georgian Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XV Settees
Damask, Wood
Antique 19th Century Georgian Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Egyptian Revival Settees
Fruitwood, Paint, Giltwood
Antique Mid-18th Century Norwegian Rococo Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Settees
Brass
Antique 1860s English Early Victorian Settees
Leather
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
1990s American Georgian Loveseats
Leather, Mahogany
1990s American Georgian Loveseats
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Textile, Wood
Late 20th Century American Georgian Loveseats
Linen, Wood
Late 20th Century American Georgian Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Irish Georgian Sofas
Mahogany, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Paint, Wood
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Beech
Vintage 1930s British Georgian Settees
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s English Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century Georgian Sofas
Wood
Antique 1780s English Georgian Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 18th Century English Hepplewhite Sofas
Beech
20th Century American Federal Sofas
Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century George III Settees
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Sofas
Calico, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Settees
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Great Britain (UK) Georgian Sofas
Linen, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Loveseats
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Settees
Mahogany
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Chaise Longues
Walnut
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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