Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Late 19th Century French Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Cane, Walnut
1790s Georgian Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Oak
1920s English Country Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Upholstery, Hardwood
1920s French Art Deco Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Upholstery, Walnut
1920s English Art Deco Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Elm, Walnut, Pine, Burl
1910s English Edwardian Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Wood
Early 19th Century American Rustic Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Wood
1890s American Primitive Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Oak
Early 20th Century American Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Regency Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Silver Leaf
Early 20th Century French Rustic Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Hardwood
Early 20th Century British Georgian Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Pine
1920s Hungarian Rustic Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Pine
1920s Hungarian Rustic Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Pine
1920s Hungarian Rustic Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Pine
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Fabric, Paint
19th Century Swedish Other Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Cane, Wood
1920s French Louis XVI Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Linen, Wood
19th Century European Black Forest Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Wood
Early 1900s French Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Fabric, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Walnut
19th Century English Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Mahogany
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Wood
18th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Giltwood
19th Century French Rococo Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Brass
19th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century American American Empire Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Fabric, Mahogany
1870s American Shaker Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Pine
Early 1900s Neoclassical Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Wrought Iron
1750s Italian Baroque Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Wood
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Walnut, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Giltwood
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Giltwood
1880s French French Provincial Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Walnut
19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Bronze
18th Century Italian Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Metal
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Paint, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Giltwood
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Oak
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Walnut
Late 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Wood, Cane
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Upholstery, Wood
1790s Italian Louis XVI Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Textile
19th Century English Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Leather, Mahogany
Early 1800s Victorian Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Iron
Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Wood
1920s Hungarian Industrial Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Wrought Iron
1920s Hungarian Industrial Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Iron
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Copper
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Mahogany
1880s French Late Victorian Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Iron
1820s English Regency Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th Century Tibetan Other Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Wood
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Bench Seat Antiques
Wrought Iron
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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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