Church Pew
Antique 18th Century Belgian Benches
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Rustic Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century European Benches
Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Modern Benches
Metal
Early 20th Century British Georgian Benches
Pine
Antique 19th Century American Rustic Benches
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Birch
20th Century South American Benches
Wood
Late 20th Century Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century American Benches
Pine
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gothic Revival Benches
Wood, Pine
Late 20th Century Spanish Benches
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Religious Items
Oak
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Benches
Hardwood
Antique Mid-18th Century British Table Lamps
Oak
Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Campaign Benches
Oak
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Benches
Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique 17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Religious Items
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Minimalist Benches
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Models and Miniatures
Cork
Antique 19th Century French Other Benches
Oak
2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Prints
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Faux Bamboo
Antique 18th Century George III Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century George III Armchairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Benches
Wood
20th Century American Gothic Revival Religious Items
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Benches
Oak
Antique 16th Century European Gothic Benches
Iron
Vintage 1930s American Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Benches
Pine
Vintage 1910s American Benches
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Benches
Pine
20th Century Guatemalan Benches
Cedar
French Benches
Antique 19th Century American Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Pine
Early 20th Century Eastlake Benches
Oak
Vintage 1920s German Benches
Wood, Oak
Antique 19th Century Benches
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Benches
Antique 19th Century American Settees
Antique 19th Century American Mission Benches
Linen, Silk, Oak
Vintage 1920s German Benches
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1930s American Benches
Oak, Wood
Vintage 1930s Unknown Benches
Zebra Hide
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Benches
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Benches
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Benches
Iron
20th Century American Rustic Benches
Metal
Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
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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.
- Can I buy church pews?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, you can indeed buy a church pew. Local consignment furniture shops or online marketplaces could have a church pew for sale; it just takes a bit of digging. Save the hassle, and shop church pews directly from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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