Curved Back Bench
2010s American Modern Benches
Wood, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Benches
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany, Velvet
Antique 18th Century English British Colonial Benches
Pine
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Benches
Pine
20th Century English Queen Anne Benches
Oak
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Laminate, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Benches
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Amboyna
2010s Italian Benches
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Jacobean Benches
Cane, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century Benches
Cord, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Benches
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Elm
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Benches
Teak
Vintage 1940s French Benches
Cane, Oak
Early 20th Century French Benches
Rush, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Country Benches
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Benches
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Benches
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century German Late Victorian Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Benches
Wood, Leather
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Benches
Linen, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Benches
Metal
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Benches
Wood, Pine
Antique 1870s Belgian Renaissance Revival Benches
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Benches
Metal
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Stone
2010s American Post-Modern Benches
Wood, Walnut
2010s American Modern Benches
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Mohair, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1980s Indonesian Anglo Raj Benches
Wood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Benches
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Benches
Oak, Bentwood
20th Century American Chippendale Benches
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Rococo Benches
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Benches
Wood
2010s American Modern Benches
Ash
2010s American Post-Modern Benches
Ash
2010s American Modern Benches
Ash
Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Benches
Textile, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Benches
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Benches
Oak, Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Walnut
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Curved Back Bench For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Curved Back Bench?
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.
- What is a curved back sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Curved back sofas are also known as conversation sofas or crescent sofas. Curved sofas are highly coveted as comfortable seating as well as for being a unique seating option. Shop a wide selection of curved back sofas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A bench with a back on it is usually just called a bench, while one without a back is a backless bench. Pieces placed in public areas to seat one or two people are park benches. Longer, more decorative ones for home use are garden benches. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of benches.
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