7 Foot Bench
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Steel
2010s American Benches
Wood, Ash
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Steel
2010s French Post-Modern Benches
Steel
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Benches
Elm
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Benches
Elm
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Oak, Chestnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Walnut, Chestnut, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century American Country Footstools
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1920s American Native American Native American Objects
Cedar
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Faux Leather, Walnut
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tables
Mohair, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...
Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century European Folk Art Benches
Pine
2010s British Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Leather, Wool, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
2010s American Modern Stools
Steel
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cowhide, Wood, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Animal Skin, Cowhide, Upholstery, Maple, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Benches
Pine
Vintage 1970s Italian Benches
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Benches
Steel
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Benches
Linen
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Rubber
Antique 19th Century Rustic Dining Room Sets
Oak
Vintage 1920s Great Britain (UK) Country Stools
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Primitive Benches
Early 20th Century Primitive Benches
Wood
20th Century French Benches
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Victorian Benches
Birch
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Elm
Antique 1870s German Rococo Revival Sterling Silver
Silver
20th Century French Romantic Paintings
Canvas, Paint
2010s American Benches
Pine
Early 20th Century English Benches
Cast Stone
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cork, Mahogany
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A bench at the foot of a bed is called a bedroom bench or an end-of-bed bench. It has many uses — it can be a place to keep a folded blanket or bedspread or a surface to keep your robe or sleepwear ready for bedtime. Shop a range of vintage and antique bedroom benches on 1stDibs.
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