Upholstered Vanity Bench
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Benches
Upholstery, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Benches
Wood
Antique 1870s Italian Renaissance Benches
Iron
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Minimalist Benches
Lucite
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Lucite
2010s Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Other Benches
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Benches
Cut Steel
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Vanities
Mirror, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Benches
Steel
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Marble
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Benches
Fabric, Plastic, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Benches
Silk, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Benches
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Provincial Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century American French Provincial Benches
Walnut, Silk
21st Century and Contemporary European Benches
Steel
20th Century American Regency Benches
Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Benches
Steel
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Benches
Iron, Nickel
Vintage 1930s American Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Benches
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Benches
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Regency Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Benches
Fabric, Hardwood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Benches
Cut Steel
Early 20th Century French Benches
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Nickel
Antique Mid-19th Century Regency Benches
Cowhide, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Lucite
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Modern Stools
Lucite
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hardwood
Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Footstools
Fruitwood, Paint
Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Stools
Iron
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Rope, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Stools
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Animal Skin, Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Lucite
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Queen Anne Footstools
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Lucite
Vintage 1940s American Benches
2010s American Modern Benches
Textile, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Textile, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Textile, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Benches
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Upholstered Vanity 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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