Wooden Bench Seats
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Wool, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Reclaimed Wood, Upholstery, Pine, Wood, Glass
Antique 19th Century European Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1890s American Industrial Benches
Iron
2010s Spanish Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Benches
Leather, Wood
20th Century Unknown Benches
Petrified Wood
2010s Italian Benches
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Benches
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Benches
Iron
20th Century Belgian Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Rustic Benches
Wood
Vintage 1960s Belgian Adirondack Benches
Wood
Vintage 1920s Czech Country Benches
Upholstery, Beech
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Benches
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Benches
Metal
Late 20th Century Spanish Benches
Rope, Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Benches
Rope, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
20th Century Unknown Country Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Benches
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Canadian Country Benches
Wood
20th Century Empire Revival Benches
Wood
2010s Georgian Post-Modern Benches
Oak
2010s Georgian Post-Modern Benches
Oak
Vintage 1920s French Provincial Benches
Elm
Antique Early 19th Century American American Craftsman Benches
Pine
Antique 18th Century Spanish Rustic Benches
Oak
Vintage 1970s Czech Benches
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Benches
Upholstery, Maple, Sycamore
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Oak
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Benches
Marble
20th Century South American Benches
Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Pine
Late 20th Century Regency Benches
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Benches
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Benches
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood, Fabric
Antique 1890s American American Colonial Benches
Wood
2010s Italian Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Benches
Leather, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Benches
Wood
2010s American Benches
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Javanese Rustic Benches
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Benches
Upholstery, Wood
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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.
- What is a bench seat?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Benches can be used in nearly every space, from the foyer to the bedroom to the living room. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host several guests with limited space. On 1stDibs, find benches and other seating today.
- What is a bench seat sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bench seat sofa is a seating system that can seat two to three people at a time. Generally, a bench seat sofa does not have a backrest. Find a collection of antique and vintage bench seat sofas on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Bench seats are typically around 18 inches deep.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bench seat should be between 18 and 20 inches in height (46-51 cm). Though this is an average range, the height depends on its use. Bench height is also defined based on the distance from the seat to the ground. Find antique and vintage benches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.
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