Floral Bench
Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Benches
Metal
Antique 19th Century American Federal Benches
Wood, Paint
20th Century Other Benches
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Benches
Tapestry, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Regency Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Benches
Velvet
Early 20th Century American American Empire Benches
Linen, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Italian Benches
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Benches
Upholstery, Poplar, Paint
Vintage 1910s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Chippendale Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 1870s English Benches
Fabric, Boxwood, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Benches
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century British Benches
Oak
Antique 1890s French Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century French Benches
Rush, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century European Benches
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Benches
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1930s European Louis XVI Benches
Silk, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century North American American Classical Benches
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Benches
Maple
Antique 19th Century French Regency Benches
Cane, Paint, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Classical Roman Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century Benches
Wood
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Early 20th Century European Folk Art Benches
Pine
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
Pine
Vintage 1950s French Benches
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Benches
Wood
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1880s American Benches
Wool, Walnut
Antique 1870s Belgian Renaissance Revival Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century English Hepplewhite Benches
Brass
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Upholstery, Palisander
Antique 19th Century French Other Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century Spanish Rustic Benches
Bentwood
Late 20th Century European Spanish Colonial Benches
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Benches
Faux Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Benches
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Regency Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s European Gothic Benches
Oak
20th Century American Directoire Benches
Velvet, Cane, Walnut
20th Century Empire Revival Benches
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Benches
Fabric, Oak
20th Century Italian Rococo Benches
Fabric, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century American Other Benches
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
Wood, Leather
Early 20th Century French Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s American Art Deco Benches
Textile, Hardwood
Antique 1860s French Gothic Revival Benches
Walnut
Late 20th Century Louis XIV Benches
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rustic Benches
Wood
Antique 1890s Italian Renaissance Revival Benches
Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches
Fabric
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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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