Leather Banquette
2010s Modern Sofas
Leather
1990s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Brass
2010s French Modern Benches
Leather, Fabric, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery
2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Linen, Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century British Stools
Bronze
2010s American Modern Benches
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Leather, String
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Leather, Velvet
Early 20th Century European Louis XIII Stools
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Sofas
Metal
20th Century Spanish Louis XIV Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Leather, Walnut
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2010s Brazilian Beds and Bed Frames
Leather, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches
Steel
2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
20th Century Unknown Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Brass
2010s American Benches
Fabric, Foam, Wood
20th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Travertine, Iron
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cane, Mahogany
2010s Swedish Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Recent Sales
Antique 1820s Swedish Empire Stools
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century English William IV Stools
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Benches
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Wood, Faux Leather
2010s American Modern Benches
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Maple
20th Century French Sofas
Mahogany, Leather, Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Faux Leather, Lucite, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Loveseats
Leather
20th Century French Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
Antique 1830s English William IV Stools
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Sofas
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Leather
Vintage 1970s French Loveseats
Chrome
Early 2000s Sofas
Crystal
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Metal
Vintage 1940s Swedish Sofas
Wood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Leather, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Lounge Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Leather, Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Faux Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Benches
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Chrome
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Benches
Leather, Zebra Hide
Antique 19th Century Spanish Settees
Iron
20th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Brass, Iron
1990s French Dining Room Sets
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sofas
Wood, Leather, Mirror
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Benches
2010s English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Victorian Benches
Leather, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Benches
Leather, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Aesthetic Movement Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bronze, Steel
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Leather, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
Wood, Leather
Antique 19th Century Spanish Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches
Faux Leather, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Benches
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Loveseats
Leather
Late 20th Century American Benches
Linen
20th Century English Benches
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool, Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Czech More Furniture and Collectibles
Leather
Vintage 1940s French Sofas
Leather Banquette 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.
- What is a banquette?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A banquette is an upholster bench that sits along a wall. Typically, banquettes are found in restaurants and bars. This type of seat, however, is also popular in at-home breakfast nooks. A banquette can be freestones or built-in to the wall.
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