Fabric Topped Bench
2010s American Modern Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 1860s English Benches
Rosewood, Fabric
2010s Brazilian Benches
Fabric, Wood, Teak
2010s Brazilian Benches
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Minimalist Benches
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
2010s American Modern Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Walnut, Oak, Ash, Velvet, Linen, Mohair
Vintage 1920s English Country Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1870s English Benches
Fabric, Boxwood, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s English Queen Anne Benches
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Benches
Silver, Silver Leaf
Vintage 1970s Benches
Metal
2010s Italian Art Deco Benches
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1950s French Benches
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1980s American Arts and Crafts Benches
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Brass
2010s American Modern Benches
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Leather, Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Benches
Fabric, Beech
20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Fabric, Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Benches
Bentwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Benches
Bronze
20th Century English Regency Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Regency Benches
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Benches
Fabric, Cherry, Fir
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Fabric, Ash, Oak, Walnut
2010s Macedonian Modern Benches
Oak
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches
Metal
2010s Italian Benches
Leather, Fabric
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Ming Benches
Upholstery, Rosewood
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Benches
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Brass
20th Century Art Deco Benches
Velvet
2010s Benches
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Benches
Hardwood
Antique 1890s Chinese Benches
Fabric, Silk, Foam, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Benches
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Benches
Walnut, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Benches
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Colombian Post-Modern Benches
Resin, Bone, Fabric
Mid-20th Century European Regency Benches
Metal, Brass, Copper
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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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