Four Foot Bench
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Benches
Chestnut
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Benches
Walnut
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Benches
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Walnut
2010s Renaissance Benches
Mahogany
2010s Renaissance Benches
Mahogany
2010s Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Benches
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Benches
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Rosewood, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Benches
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Benches
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Regency Benches
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Benches
Enamel, Iron
Antique 1790s Italian Louis XVI Benches
Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Chestnut, Oak, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Cotton, Velvet
Vintage 1950s North American Models and Miniatures
Wood
2010s American American Classical Dining Room Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Granite
Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Footstools
Fruitwood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Metal, Iron
Antique Early 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Patio and Garden Furniture
Stone, Limestone
Antique Early 19th Century American Country Footstools
Hardwood
20th Century French Bohemian Daybeds
Bamboo
20th Century French Bohemian Daybeds
Bamboo
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Antique 1880s Georgian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Canvas
Early 20th Century American Victorian Benches
Iron
2010s American Benches
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Wood
2010s American Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Country Benches
Elm
20th Century American Benches
20th Century American Benches
Vintage 1930s Scottish Benches
Oak, Leather
Late 20th Century Chippendale Benches
Damask, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Benches
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Benches
Pine
20th Century American Benches
Aluminum
Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Wood
Vintage 1970s Benches
Vermeil, Silver
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Benches
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Benches
Tapestry, Walnut
20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Benches
Walnut, Silk
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Four Foot 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A bench at the foot of a bed is called a bedroom bench or an end-of-bed bench. It has many uses — it can be a place to keep a folded blanket or bedspread or a surface to keep your robe or sleepwear ready for bedtime. Shop a range of vintage and antique bedroom benches on 1stDibs.
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