Antique Classical Bench
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Bench
Wood, Upholstery
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Classical Bench
Softwood
1890s Antique Classical Bench
Wood
Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Antique Classical Bench
Iron
19th Century Swedish Antique Classical Bench
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century American American Empire Antique Classical Bench
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Classical Bench
Upholstery, Mahogany
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Classical Bench
Walnut, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Classical Bench
Giltwood, Velvet
19th Century American American Classical Antique Classical Bench
Birdseye Maple
Early 20th Century North American American Classical Antique Classical Bench
Hardwood
Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Classical Bench
Bronze
19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Classical Bench
Wood, Paint
1820s American American Classical Antique Classical Bench
Brass
Late 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Classical Bench
Softwood
1880s Antique Classical Bench
Wood
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Classical Bench
Silk, Wood, Lacquer
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Classical Bench
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Classical Bench
Cane, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Classical Bench
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century Federal Antique Classical Bench
18th Century Swedish Louis XVI Antique Classical Bench
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1890s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Classical Bench
Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Classical Bench
Elm
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Classical Bench
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Classical Bench
Wood
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Classical Bench
Upholstery, Walnut, Linen
Early 20th Century English Antique Classical Bench
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Classical Bench
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Irish Antique Classical Bench
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Classical Bench
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Classical Bench
Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Classical Bench
Wood, Upholstery
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Classical Bench
Oak
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Classical Bench
Wood, Giltwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Classical Bench
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Antique Classical Bench
Wood, Cane
1830s American Neoclassical Antique Classical Bench
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Classical Bench
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Classical Bench
Wood
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Classical Bench
Mohair, Cane, Hardwood, Paint
Late 18th Century American American Classical Antique Classical Bench
Wood
Mid-19th Century British American Empire Antique Classical Bench
Fabric, Mahogany, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Classical Bench
Iron
Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Classical Bench
Cotton, Mahogany
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Classical Bench
Ormolu
19th Century English Antique Classical Bench
Iron
1890s French Romantic Antique Classical Bench
Metal
Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Classical Bench
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century English James II Antique Classical Bench
Oak
1850s Swedish Gustavian Antique Classical Bench
Wood
1890s Naturalistic Antique Classical Bench
Watercolor
1870s American American Classical Antique Classical Bench
Canvas
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Classical Bench
Upholstery, Poplar, Pine
Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Classical Bench
Textile
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Classical Bench
Fabric, Hardwood, Silk, Walnut
Mid-19th Century American Rococo Revival Antique Classical Bench
Fabric, Hardwood
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Classical Bench
Upholstery, Wood
1810s French Empire Antique Classical Bench
Marble
19th Century French Antique Classical Bench
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
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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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