Square Bench
20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s European Louis XV Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Benches
20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Chrome
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Nickel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome, Metal
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Chrome
20th Century American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Benches
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Benches
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Benches
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Benches
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Benches
Glass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Benches
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Aesthetic Movement Benches
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1910s Queen Anne Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Pine
Vintage 1960s American Modern Benches
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
2010s Brazilian Benches
Aluminum
2010s Benches
Linen, Rope, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches
Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Benches
Pine
2010s Italian Art Deco Benches
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Iron
Vintage 1910s English Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century Benches
Wood
Antique 1690s European Baroque Benches
Fabric, Oak
Antique 1780s English George III Benches
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Antique 1830s English William IV Benches
Rosewood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Paint, Wood, Linen
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Rustic Benches
Iron
2010s Italian Benches
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Benches
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Italian Benches
Textile
Late 20th Century American Industrial Benches
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Pine
2010s Italian Benches
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1980s American Arts and Crafts Benches
Fabric, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Benches
Elm
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1880s Benches
Wood
20th Century Benches
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Benches
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century French Rustic Benches
Wood
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Square Bench 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.
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