Mid-20th Century Hide Benches
Iron and Brass Leopard Hide Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This regal leopard hide bench makes a statement as an entryway or bedroom addition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Italian Bench in Leopard Print Hair Hide
Located in Houston, TX
An ebonized Italian bench newly upholstered in a leopard printed hair hide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Hide, Wood
Custom Made Quality Contemporary Calf Hide Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made and solid feeling bench/ottoman. A rectangular bench In medium brown calf hide
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cowhide
Zebra Hide Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wrought iron metal base in black with attractive criss cross lines. Faux zebra hide cushioned seat
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Uginox Benches, France 1970
By Uginox
Located in New York, NY
Bent stainless steel benches with light blue hair on hide upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Carl Hansen Foyer Series Bench in Edelman's Helm Leather by Ilse Crawford
By Vilhelm Lauritzen, Carl Hansen & Søn, Ilse Crawford
Located in Burlington, NJ
comprises hides of exceptional caliber sourced in Italy, Germany, and Switzerland. Guided by generations of
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 18.9 in W 93.9 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Coral Vinyl Faux Leather Cedar Lined Storage Bench Settee Nailhead Trim
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful cedar lined storage bench, settee, chest, or trunk comprised of coral vinyl or faux
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Benches
Materials
Faux Leather, Cedar
H 26.5 in W 47 in D 20 in
Carl Hansen Vega Series Chair in Edelman's Poem Leather by Ilse Crawford
By Ilse Crawford, Vilhelm Lauritzen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Burlington, NJ
comprises hides of exceptional caliber sourced in Italy, Germany, and Switzerland. Guided by generations of
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Oak
Horse Hide Bench by Theodore Alexander
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Horse Hide Bench by Theodore Alexander Striking bench or footstool with a concave cushion
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Hide
Zebra Hide Footstool
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful wood and zebra hide footstool or low bench / stool, circa early to mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Footstools
Materials
Zebra Hide, Wood
Tubular Steel Bench Ottoman Cow Hide Coffee Table, 1940s
Located in Wien, AT
This chromed tubular steel bench was produced in the Czech Republic in the 1940s and covered with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cowhide, Hide
Rustic Brazilian Cow Hide & Rustic Wooden Day-Bed or Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Brazilian daybed with cowhide seat and wood frame mid 20th century. This vintage bed from Brazil
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Daybeds
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Pony Skin Upholstered, Bench or Foot Stool with Brass Tack Detailing
Located in Stamford, CT
Bench having carved walnut legs with a recently upholstered pony skin top.
17.5H x 17W x 13.5D.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Materials
Hide, Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy
By Raymond Lowey, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel drop front secretary desk by Raymond Loewy. Comprised of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Metal
H 47.25 in W 36 in D 19.25 in
Pair of George Zee Two Tier Rosewood End Tables, circa 1960s
By George Zee and Co, George Zee
Located in Germantown, MD
their own. You could even use the bottom tables as benches - add a cushion to "hide" the peg holes
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Ming Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood
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Large ceramic sculpture of Leopard Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Indulge in the allure of this large ceramic sculpture portraying a magnificent leopard. Crafted in Italy during the 1960s, this vintage masterpiece is a testament to the skilled hand...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench
Located in London, GB
A custom-made upholstered bench with fumed and oiled oak frame. The padded top has been upholstered with in Pierre Frey mustard mohair velvet.
*Alternative upholstery options als...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Mohair, Oak
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects.
Materials: Uphols...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Italian Wall Hanging Leopard Head
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome mid century Italian leopard head crafted in terra cotta and hand decorated under glaze.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Hand-carved Wooden Bench with Upholstered Seat Cushion
By Rafael Prieto
Located in New York, NY
Unique, hand-carved reclaimed wood bench with archival textile and handmade glass buttons. Seat cushion measures 5.75" inches high and is plush and comfortable.
Designed by multi-hy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Materials
Reclaimed Wood, Upholstery, Pine, Wood, Glass
1970's Italian Ceramic Baby Leopard
Located in Redding, CT
1970's Italian Ceramic Baby Leopard Sculpture. Made in Italy . Collectible and decorative.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Designer, Mid-Century Modern, Bench, Sheepskin, Walnut, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern bench, footstool or seat in the manner of Gio Ponti in a new luxurious neutral genuine Italian sheepskin with boomerang walnut legs.
Walnut, Genuine Sheepskin
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Porcelain Leopard Sculpture , Italy, 1970.
Located in Madrid, ES
Hand-painted leopard sculpture made of porcelain, 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
1960s Large Scale Hollywood Regency Era Italian Terracotta Leopard
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love my terracotta animals! This is a large scale Hollywood Regency Era Italian leopard. He is in very good condition with his vibrant hand painted finish.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Glazed Porcelain Leopard Sculpture
By Capodimonte
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Italian Mid-Century porcelain sculpture of a leopard, mid-stride, with open mouth.
Italian hand-painted glazed porcelain standing leopard.
Mid-Century Ceramic Cheetah Leopa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid-Century Bauhaus Tan Vinyl and Chrome Settee
Located in Houston, TX
This Mid-Century Modern 2 seater is just as comfortable as it is stylish. The geometric frame is made of chrome plated tubular steel quintessential to the bauhaus design. The seat an...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Paolo Buffa Cord Settee with Curved Arms
Located in East Hampton, NY
Paola Buff cord back and seat settee with curved arms....
Category
Mid-20th Century Benches
Materials
Cord, Wood
Mid Century Upholstered Bench with Wavy Backrest in the style of Paolo Buffa 50s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Roma, IT
Give yourself a comfortable and very stylish place to sit.
This vintage Bench is functional and comfortable in an entryway, in an office or bar waiting room, or dotting the end of y...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.53 in W 40.56 in D 17.72 in
1980s Style Black and White Desk
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting 1980s era writing desk. Black lacquer and white laminent tops by Carlton House Furniture.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Lacquer
Sheepskin and Leather Custom Contemporary Bench from Costantini, Ovino
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Ovino features genuine Patagonian sheepskin and Argentine leather with a belt detail to create a smooth and soft combination for this customizable bench. Choose from various colo...
Category
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Postmodern Sectional Sofa Bench by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Phenomenal sectional sofa, bench, or single chair set made by Steelcase, circa 2002. The pieces have tubular chrome feet, which support a thick and heavy board, to which a thick upho...
Category
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Chrome
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c.1970 Charles Hollis Jones Clear Lucite 'Angel Wings' Bench-Hill Mfg-Calf hide
By Hill Manufacturing, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. designed by Charles Hollis Jones.
This fine Mid-Century Modern bench features, curved thick and heavy
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Settees
Materials
Cowhide, Lucite
H 28.5 in W 42 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bench by Tri Mark Newly Upholstered in Zebra Hide
By Tri-Mark
Located in Chicago, IL
A polished chrome bench manufactured by Tri-Mark and newly upholstered in zebra hide. All in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Benches, Upholstered in Cattle Hide
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sculptural Mid-Century Modern benches upholstered in cattle hide on a polished iron base.
Category
20th Century French Benches
H 18.5 in W 27.75 in D 16 in
Milo Baughman Chrome Bench Restored in Zebra Hide
By Milo Baughman
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We keep picturing this amazing bench at the end of a beautiful bed. Our designers chose a zebra
Category
20th Century Benches
Materials
Zebra Hide
Harvey Probber White Hide, Cerused Oak Bench
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mid-Century Modern Classic black/white Cerused oak plinth base bench with three white calf
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Hide, Oak
Vintage Milo Baughman Style Bench Restored in Patchwork Zebra Hide
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We keep picturing this gorgeous one-of-a-kind bench at the end of a beautiful bed or down a
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Zebra Hide
McCobb Style Brass and Zebra Hide Benches or Ottomans
By Paul McCobb
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Stunning lines on this pair of Paul McCobb style benches. One zebra hide was chosen for both
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Italian Gio Ponti Inspired Bench Upholstered in Leopard Print Hair Hide
By Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Mid-Century Modern ebonized bench with splayed legs, newly upholstered in a leopard print
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Hide, Leather
Maison Jansen Style Steel and Brass Neoclassic Zebra Hide Bench
By Maison Jansen
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning lines on this Maison Jansen of Paul style bench. The zebra hide upholstered seat over iron
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Materials
Brass, Steel
Unusual Cluster of Six Pie Shaped Hide Upholstered Seat & Blackened Iron Benches
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Unusual cluster of six pie shaped hide upholstered seat and blackened iron benches.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Italian Zebra Bench
Located in Houston, TX
A Mid-Century Italian ebonized bench upholstered in a handsome zebra printed hair hide with bronze
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Brass Stool with Natural Black Mongolian Goat Hide
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully elegant and chic brass-plated steel stool or bench. Newly upholstered in silky black
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Barcelona Stools with Zebra Hide Cushions
Located in Pasadena, CA
Ultra chic pair of vintage Barcelona stools in polished chrome upholstered in genuine zebra hide
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Extra Long Vintage Farmhouse Bench with Zebra Cushion
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We are famous for our zebra-cushioned farmhouse benches. This vintage Kansas farmhouse bench is a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Benches
Materials
Zebra Hide
Midcentury Italian Gilt Iron Bench with Scrolling Armrests and Zebra Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Italian gilt iron bench from the mid-20th century, with zebra hide upholstery and out
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
H 25.25 in W 30 in D 16 in
Harvey Probber Cerused Oak, 3 Seat Calfskin Plinth Base Bench
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mid-Century Modern Classic black/white cerused oak plinth base bench with three white calf
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Hide, Oak
Pair of Wrought Iron Benches with Leopard Style Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wrought iron benches with handsome leopard style cushions. The rectangular shaped cushions
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mid Century Chrome and Hide Stools by Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A pair of stools or benches by Maison Jansen with chrome x-form bases and pony or cow hide
Category
20th Century French Stools
Materials
Metal
Long Zebra Mid-Century Modern Table or Bench
Located in Seattle, WA
Striking black and white zebra coffee table or bench. Generous length shows of the beauty of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Group of Four Campaign Style Zebra Hide Folding Stools, Available Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dashing group of four of Mid-Century portable zebra stools or benches with folding tripod ebonized
Category
20th Century South African Campaign Stools
Materials
Zebra Hide
H 15 in W 15 in D 21.5 in
Vintage French Wooden Bouclé Storage Bench
Located in High Point, NC
Made in 20th century France this single seat bench lifts up to reveal a storage compartment. The
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Adorable Bench for Children
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Adorable bench for children of the 1950s, it hides a chest to store the toys. Coveted in synthetic
Category
Mid-20th Century French Children's Furniture
George Nakashima Daybed/Bench
By George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cherry frame with ovoid legs. Seat cushion upholstered with ivory Brazilian long hair cow hide, feather
Category
Mid-20th Century American Daybeds
Materials
Cowhide, Cherry
Vintage Turkish Sheepskin Hide Rug with Scandinavian Style and Danish Design
Located in Dallas, TX
legs in Mid-Century Modern style homes. These sheepskin rugs are perfect for layering and also used as
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Scandinavian Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Martin Visser for 't Spectrum 'BR49' Lounge Sofa or Daybed The Netherlands 1950s
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Amsterdam, NL
always without losing its minimal Dutch Mid-century looks.
Although ‘t Spectrum marketed it as a sofa
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 86.62 in L 27.56 in
Martin Visser for 't Spectrum 'BR49' Lounge Sofa or Daybed The Netherlands 1950s
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Amsterdam, NL
always without losing its minimal Dutch Mid-century looks.
Although ‘t Spectrum marketed it as a sofa
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 86.62 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Restored Lutyen's Style Viceroy's Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofas
Located in GB
fully restored hand dyed Whiskey brown leather two seat bench settees
A very rare model settee
Category
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 34.26 in
Unique Mid Century Authentic Hide Covered Art Deco Style Telephone Bench
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Elegantly shaped this unique piece of likely French furniture features a strikingly beautiful overall cover and ebonized table with underlying shelf resting on four tapering square l...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Materials
Hide, Wood
Brass Stag Benches in Hair on Hide
By Gio Ponti
Located in Westport, CT
newly polished, upholstered in black hair on hide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Chic Mid-Century Pair of Regency Style Zebra Benches
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic, Mid-Century pair of Regency style benches or stools upholstered in a Burchell zebra hide and
Category
20th Century American Regency Benches
Midcentury Mongolian Fur Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reupholstered in white Mongolian hide and white leather. The hides are sown together for the bench seat and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Fur, Hardwood
Pair of Barcelona Stools with Zebra Hide Cushions
Located in Pasadena, CA
Ultra chic pair of vintage Barcelona stools in polished chrome upholstered in genuine zebra hide
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Pair of Modern Zebra Skin Lucite Brass Legs Ottomans Foot Stools Benches
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of modern real zebra skin with Lucite brass legs ottomans foot stools benches
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Cerused Oak Plinth Base Bench
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mid-Century Modern classic black/white cerused oak plinth base bench with three white calf
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Hide, Oak
Harvey Probber Cerused Oak Bench
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Modern plinth base solid Oak bench with a custom cerused black or white finish with four white calf
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Cowhide, Oak
Karl Springer JMF Stainless Steel Benches, Pr
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer (German-American, 1931 - 1991) pair of 'JMF' modern benches with concave stainless
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Harvey Probber Cerused Oak 4 Seat Bench
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Modern plinth base solid oak bench featuring a custom Cerused black and white finish with four
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Oak, Cowhide
Pair of Andre Arbus Style Gold Gilt Iron Benches
By André Arbus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
pieces created by Andre Arbus. The faux leopard motif cow hide upholstery compliments the gilded metal
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Materials
Iron
Brazilian Single Hide and Wood Daybed or Bench from the Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Brazilian single hide and wood daybed or bench. This Brazilian daybed from the mid-20th century
Category
20th Century Brazilian Daybeds
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Brazilian Mid-20th Century Cowhide and Wood Daybed Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Brazilian mid-20th century single daybed with cowhide and wood frame. This vintage Brazilian
Category
20th Century Brazilian Daybeds
Materials
Cowhide, Hide, Wood
Cow Hide Upholstery x Base Mid-Century Modern Bench Seat Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cow Hide Upholstery X Base Mid-Century Modern Bench Seat MINT!
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass Stools with Taupe Mongolian Goat Hide
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully elegant and chic matching pair of brass-plated steel stools or benches. Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Brass
Danish Cabinetmaker Daybed Upholstered in Yak Hide, Denmark ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish mid-century furniture designer was concerned with graceful proportions and restrained, harmonious
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 17.33 in W 74.81 in D 28.15 in
Gerbaud Continental School Original Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
would be a great addition as part of a classic, contemporary or mid-century modern living room, den
Category
20th Century French American Colonial Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Martin Visser for 't Spectrum 'BR49' Lounge Sofa or Daybed The Netherlands 1950s
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Amsterdam, NL
always without losing its minimal Dutch Mid-century looks.
Although ‘t Spectrum marketed it as a sofa
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 86.62 in D 23.63 in
George Zee Ming Style Carved Rosewood One Drawer 2 Tier End Tables, Circa 1960s
By George Zee and Co, George Zee
Located in Germantown, MD
could even use the bottom tables as benches - add a cushion to "hide" the peg holes.
Quite an exquisite
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Ming Side Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 25.75 in W 14 in D 23.75 in
Cow Hide Upholstered Bench
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Long bench reupholstered in cow hide.
Category
20th Century American Benches
English Stag Horn and Hide Bench
Located in Fairhope, AL
This is a fantastic looking stag horn based bench upholstered with an animal hide. I purchased the
Category
Early 20th Century English Benches
Vintage Brass Faux Bamboo Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage faux bamboo bench. Reupholstered in goat hide. Brass faux bamboo frame.
Category
20th Century American Benches
Materials
Metal
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Mid-20th Century Hide Benches For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of mid-20th century hide benches is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique mid-20th century hide benches was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, hide and metal. Mid-20th century hide benches have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-20th century hide benches bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made mid-20th century hide benches over the years, but those made by Harvey Probber are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Mid-20th Century Hide Benches?
Prices for mid-20th century hide benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid-20th century hide benches begin at $1,450 and can go as high as $12,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,850.
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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