48 Inch Bench
Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches
Pine
2010s Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches
Fruitwood
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Benches
Cotton, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Country Benches
Hardwood, Pine
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Rush, Ash, Walnut
2010s American Organic Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut
Antique 1870s French Late Victorian Benches
Walnut
2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Benches
Paint, Lacquer, Wood, Foam, Upholstery, Bouclé
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Benches
Metal
Vintage 1930s European Neoclassical Revival Benches
Wrought Iron
2010s American Modern Benches
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Benches
Glass
Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Revival Benches
Wrought Iron
2010s South African Minimalist Benches
Steel
Antique 19th Century German Late Victorian Benches
Oak
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Settees
Fabric, Wood
20th Century English Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Painted Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
2010s American Modern Sofas
Steel
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
2010s American Modern Console Tables
Concrete
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Footstools
Silk, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Unknown Directoire Footstools
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Rattan, Walnut, Ash
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Linen, Upholstery, Pine
2010s American American Craftsman Dining Room Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Lucite
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Tables
Aluminum
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Post-War Cocktail Rings
Onyx, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Wood, Paint
2010s Dining Room Sets
Other
Antique Late 19th Century American Hepplewhite Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
Late 17th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Oil
Early 2000s Contemporary Mixed Media
Silver Leaf
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Benches
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century Danish Benches
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Benches
Elm
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century European Benches
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Sycamore
Antique 17th Century European Baroque Benches
Oak
Vintage 1950s Regency Benches
Wood
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48 Inch Bench For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 48 Inch Bench?
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 ExpertMay 5, 2023Typically, four to five people can sit around a 48-inch round dining table. A 60-inch round table can usually accommodate six people, while a 72-inch round table has enough room for approximately eight people. On 1stDibs, find a variety of round dining tables.
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