Bed Settee
Late 20th Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Settees
Walnut
2010s British Art Deco Settees
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Dutch Empire Settees
Cotton, Twill, Upholstery, Satinwood, Kingwood, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Hardwood, Pine
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Settees
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Pine
2010s Spanish Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Baroque Settees
Linen
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wool, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Late Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Antique 1860s English Aesthetic Movement Settees
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian British Colonial Settees
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Oak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Country Benches
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Daybeds
Linen
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
1990s Benches
Iron
Antique 1860s High Victorian Chaise Longues
Velvet
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Stoneware
Antique 19th Century Children's Furniture
Iron
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Stoneware
1990s Benches
Iron
Antique 19th Century Victorian Chaise Longues
Velvet
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Brass, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Benches
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Benches
Rush, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Benches
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Benches
Faux Leather, Cedar
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Wall Brackets
Metal, Iron
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass, Cut Steel
Early 20th Century Egyptian Moorish Benches
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Fabric, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds
Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Living Room Sets
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Cotton, Foam
20th Century Books
Paper
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Leather, Lacquer
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric, Silk, Velvet
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Cotton, Foam
2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Leather
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Armchairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Settees
Mohair, Velvet
Late 20th Century British Scandinavian Modern Settees
Teak
Vintage 1960s European Settees
21st Century and Contemporary Settees
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Settees
Wood
20th Century English Settees
Walnut, Paint, Cane
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Bed Settee For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Bed 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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