Austrian Upholstery Benches
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches
Maple
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches
Muslin, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
2010s Austrian Benches
Textile
2010s Austrian Benches
Textile
2010s Austrian Benches
Textile
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Benches
Suede, Beech
Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Benches
Beech
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Daybeds
Maple, Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Fur, Fabric, Upholstery, Elm
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Settees
Fabric, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Stools
Leather, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Canapes
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Upholstery, Beech
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
2010s Austrian Lounge Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Nutwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Beech, Bentwood
Antique 1880s French Louis XIV Stools
Beech
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
2010s American Minimalist Benches
Fiberglass
2010s French Loveseats
Fabric
20th Century French Loveseats
Alpaca
2010s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Suede, Ultrasuede
Antique Early 1900s English Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Benches
Beech
2010s French Sofas
Fabric
2010s French Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Wood
2010s French Armchairs
Fabric
Antique 1890s French Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
Recent Sales
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Austrian Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Benches
Mahogany
20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs
Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Benches
Nutwood, Fabric
Vintage 1920s Austrian Post-Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Austrian Art Deco Benches
Chenille, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Upholstery, Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Benches
Antique 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
2010s Austrian Modern Benches
Leather
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Benches
Antique 1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Bentwood
Vintage 1910s Austrian Benches
Suede, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Benches
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Settees
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Austrian Settees
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Settees
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Austrian Living Room Sets
Elm
20th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Settees
Cherry
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Bentwood, Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Austrian Post-Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Upholstery, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Upholstery, Cane, Beech
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches
Walnut, Muslin, Upholstery, Pine
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Benches
Beech
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches
Cherry
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches
Fabric, Maple
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Benches
Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches
Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Benches
Rattan
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Loveseats
Velvet, Beech
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Beech, Upholstery
20th Century Austrian Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood
Early 2000s Austrian Art Nouveau Settees
Upholstery, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Benches
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
2010s Austrian Benches
Beech, Leather
Early 20th Century Austrian Benches
Brass
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Benches
Upholstery, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Brass
20th Century Austrian Benches
Mahogany, Leather
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Austrian Sofas
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Living Room Sets
Beech
Austrian Upholstery Benches 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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