Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Early 20th Century English Campaign Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Fabric, Wood, Birch
Early 20th Century Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Elm
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Iron
19th Century European Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Walnut
1890s Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Oak
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Oak
Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Walnut, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Indian Industrial Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Iron
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Cane, Oak
19th Century Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Oak
1920s English Country Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century Italian Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery, Cotton
Early 20th Century Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Faux Fur, Elm
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Wood
Early 1900s Neoclassical Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Wrought Iron
19th Century English Mid-Century Modern Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Wood
1870s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Iron
19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Wood
1920s Czech Country Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Upholstery, Beech
Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Pine, Paint
1860s Italian Rococo Revival Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Oak
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Giltwood
1890s American Primitive Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Oak
18th Century British Rustic Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Oak
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Oak
18th Century English Georgian Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Elm
Mid-19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century French Provincial Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Pine
Early 20th Century Romanian Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Paint, Wood
18th Century English Georgian Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Elm
Late 19th Century Austrian Modern Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Beech, Cane
1870s French Late Victorian Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Oak
Early 20th Century American Country Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Oak, Leather
1660s English Charles II Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Oak
1890s French Renaissance Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Brass
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Oak
1870s French Renaissance Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Pine, Paint
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Oak
Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Oak
1860s Italian High Victorian Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Oak
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Wood
1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Oak
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Oak
1860s English Victorian Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Walnut
1860s English Victorian Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Oak, Walnut
1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Vintage Bench Seat
Formica, Wood
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Antique Vintage Bench Seat For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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