Ball Bench
Vintage 1980s Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches
20th Century Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Benches
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass, Iron
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass, Iron
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Benches
Velvet, Foam, Birdseye Maple, Maple, Walnut, Beads
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Benches
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Benches
Leather, Sheepskin, Faux Leather, Foam, Maple, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Victorian Benches
Mahogany
20th Century Chippendale Benches
Oak, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Swedish Baroque Benches
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1940s American Georgian Benches
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Chippendale Benches
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s English Country Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Renaissance Benches
Mahogany
Antique 1740s Portuguese Baroque Benches
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Benches
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Country Benches
Fabric, Cherry
Vintage 1950s French Benches
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century European Rustic Benches
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Benches
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Benches
Steel
Mid-20th Century European Regency Benches
Metal, Brass, Copper
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Benches
2010s American Benches
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
2010s American Benches
Oak
Antique 1890s Italian Renaissance Revival Benches
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Benches
Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Benches
Elm
20th Century American Gothic Revival Benches
Wood, Mirror
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Walnut
2010s Spanish Benches
Plastic
Antique 1890s British Benches
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Benches
Ostrich Leather, Fruitwood
20th Century South American Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Benches
Mahogany
Antique 1750s English George II Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XIII Benches
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Velvet, Giltwood
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Benches
Brass
20th Century American Regency Benches
Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century British Benches
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century British Benches
Oak
20th Century Italian Renaissance Benches
Wrought Iron, Ormolu
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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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