Curvy Bench
Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches
Ultrasuede, Lucite
2010s American Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s French Benches
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Benches
Oak
Vintage 1970s Indonesian Benches
Teak
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Benches
Wool, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Regency Benches
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Spanish Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Upholstery, Giltwood, Muslin
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches
Maple
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches
Muslin, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
1990s Post-Modern Settees
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Baroque Revival Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bouclé, Upholstery
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Cabinets
Oak
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Birch, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass
2010s American Minimalist Beds and Bed Frames
Plywood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
20th Century French Benches
Velvet, Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Limestone
2010s American Other Benches
Lambskin, Mohair, Acrylic, Lucite, Fabric, Rope
Recent Sales
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rustic Benches
Fruitwood
2010s Chinese Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Wood, Hardwood, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Bookcases
Cut Steel
Vintage 1930s Benches
Wood, Paint, Burlap
20th Century American Stools
Wood
2010s American Benches
Velvet
Antique 19th Century Canadian Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Benches
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Louis XIII Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s North American Chinoiserie Benches
Brass
Vintage 1920s American Rustic Benches
Pine
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Country Benches
Teak
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Antique 19th Century French Other Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Hardwood, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Wood, Giltwood
2010s Patio and Garden Furniture
Ceramic
Antique Early 19th Century English Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Sofas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Ultrasuede
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Benches
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Louis XIII Benches
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches
Walnut, Muslin, Upholstery, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Benches
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Régence Benches
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century English Benches
Wood, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century English Benches
Oak, Wood
2010s North American Patio and Garden Furniture
Ceramic
2010s North American Patio and Garden Furniture
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Brazilian Daybeds
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Sofas
Wood
20th Century American Stools
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
1990s North American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bouclé, Upholstery
1990s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bouclé, Upholstery
20th Century Modern Benches
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Settees
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Benches
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Benches
Wood
Curvy Bench 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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