Long Benches
Antique 1870s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Benches
Tapestry, Wood
Antique 1670s English Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1940s French Modern Benches
Iron
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Benches
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Benches
Wood
Antique 17th Century French Benches
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Benches
Brass
20th Century Benches
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Steel
Antique Mid-18th Century European Chinoiserie Benches
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Queen Anne Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Oak, Pine
Vintage 1930s Primitive Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Benches
Pine, Paint
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Industrial Benches
Iron
Antique 18th Century Spanish Colonial Benches
Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Wrought Iron, Iron
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Benches
Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Benches
Wood, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Nickel
Early 20th Century English Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Brass
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Benches
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century Baltic Empire Benches
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Oak
2010s Japanese Primitive Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Benches
Cane, Wood
20th Century American Benches
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Teak
Antique Early 19th Century French Benches
Oak
Early 2000s Indonesian Other Benches
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1960s European Louis XV Benches
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Mahogany
2010s Danish Post-Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Benches
Birch
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Brass
Antique 1790s French Primitive Benches
Oak
2010s Indonesian Tribal Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Early 2000s Indonesian Other Benches
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1930s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1950s Indonesian Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1920s English Benches
Wood
Early 2000s Indonesian Other Benches
Wood, Teak
Antique Early 1900s Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Benches
Oak, Bentwood
2010s Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
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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 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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