Shell Bench
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Benches
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches
Steel
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Silk, Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Modern Benches
Fabric
2010s American Modern Benches
Fabric
2010s Organic Modern Benches
Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s American Modern Benches
Fabric
Late 20th Century Philippine Rustic Benches
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Benches
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Benches
2010s Italian Benches
Leather, Upholstery
2010s Renaissance Benches
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Benches
Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s German Benches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s German Benches
Stainless Steel
Antique 1870s Italian Baroque Revival Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century European Queen Anne Benches
Muslin, Mahogany
Antique 1860s English Queen Anne Benches
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Leather
Vintage 1970s German Benches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s American Benches
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
20th Century Spanish French Provincial Benches
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Benches
Wood, Paint
20th Century French Organic Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Benches
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s German Benches
Fiberglass
20th Century Italian Rococo Benches
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Georgian Benches
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Rococo Benches
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Benches
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Leather
Antique 1860s Italian Rococo Revival Benches
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1960s Japanese Benches
Cotton, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
Antique 1890s Italian Renaissance Revival Benches
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Benches
Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century European Benches
Rush, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Northern Irish Rococo Benches
Giltwood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Leather, Fabric, Birch, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Leather, Fabric, Birch, Plywood
20th Century Benches
Mahogany
20th Century French Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Metal
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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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