French Hand Painted Bench
20th Century French Folk Art Painted Furniture
Pine, Paint
Antique Early 1900s French Benches
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 1890s French Benches
Wood
20th Century French Rustic Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Rush, Pine
Early 20th Century French Benches
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Rococo Benches
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Benches
Pine, Paint
Antique 1750s Italian Baroque Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Rattan, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Benches
Linen, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Benches
Linen, Fruitwood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Iron
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Benches
Silk, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
2010s French Country Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Pine, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Benches
Pine
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Benches
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Other Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Benches
Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Benches
Metal, Iron
Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Benches
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Benches
Wood, Cane
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Benches
Mohair, Cane, Hardwood, Paint
Vintage 1940s French Benches
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Benches
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal, Iron
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Ormolu, Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Benches
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Nouveau Benches
Upholstery, Wood
2010s French Modern Benches
Brass
20th Century French Louis XIV Benches
Upholstery, Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Benches
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Benches
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century European Modern Benches
Fiberglass
20th Century European Modern Benches
Fiberglass
20th Century European Modern Benches
Fiberglass
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Benches
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Benches
Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
2010s Singaporean Post-Modern Benches
Fabric, Teak
20th Century American Victorian Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Marble, Brass, Steel
Late 20th Century British Post-Modern Benches
Wrought Iron, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Sicilian Louis Philippe Benches
Fir, Lacquer
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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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