Long Bench In Fabric
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Brass
Vintage 1920s English Queen Anne Benches
Fabric, Walnut
2010s American Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Benches
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Wrought Iron, Iron
2010s American Modern Benches
Fabric, Poplar
Vintage 1960s European Louis XV Benches
Fabric, Wood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Federal Benches
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
2010s Italian Benches
Fabric, Oak, Leather
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chenille, Maple
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Benches
Wool, Walnut
Early 2000s French Modern Benches
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Baltic Empire Benches
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Benches
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cherry
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Benches
2010s American Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Iron
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s French Minimalist Benches
Metal
Late 20th Century Benches
Fabric
2010s American Modern Benches
Bouclé, Maple
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Fabric, Pine, Paint
Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Benches
Beech
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Oak, Upholstery
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Bronze
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
2010s German Modern Benches
Steel
2010s German Modern Benches
Steel
2010s Benches
Walnut
2010s Italian Benches
Textile
1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
2010s Italian Baroque Benches
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Benches
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron, Gold Leaf
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Aluminum
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal, Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Gustavian Sofas
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
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Long Bench In Fabric For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Long Bench In Fabric?
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 ExpertMay 3, 2024How long a bench for a dining table should be depends on the length of the table. Generally, a dining bench should be equal in length, or 1 or 2 inches shorter, than the length of the side of the dining table where you intend to place it. For example, if your rectangular dining table is 60 inches long, benches that are 58 to 60 inches long would work well. Shop a wide range of dining room furniture on 1stDibs.
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