Antique Piano Benches
1840s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Piano Benches
Birch
1830s English George IV Antique Piano Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Piano Benches
Beech
1910s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Piano Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Piano Benches
Lucite
Early 20th Century Danish Organic Modern Antique Piano Benches
Bouclé, Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Piano Benches
Silk, Wood
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Piano Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Chippendale Antique Piano Benches
Wood
19th Century Victorian Antique Piano Benches
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Piano Benches
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Régence Antique Piano Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Piano Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Antique Piano Benches
Wood
1880s Antique Piano Benches
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Piano Benches
Wood
1860s Italian High Victorian Antique Piano Benches
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Piano Benches
Beech
19th Century Italian Other Antique Piano Benches
Gesso, Canvas, Wood
1890s French Romantic Antique Piano Benches
Metal
1880s English High Victorian Antique Piano Benches
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Piano Benches
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Antique Piano Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Piano Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Piano Benches
Textile
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Antique Piano Benches
Sheepskin, Oak
2010s American Antique Piano Benches
Brass
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Piano Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Antique Piano Benches
Brass
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Piano Benches
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Piano Benches
Metal, Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Piano Benches
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Piano Benches
Bronze, Wrought Iron
2010s South African Minimalist Antique Piano Benches
Hardwood
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Antique Piano Benches
Mohair, Oak
2010s Mexican Modern Antique Piano Benches
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Antique Piano Benches
Textile, Wood
19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Piano Benches
Bamboo, Glass
1940s French Art Deco Antique Piano Benches
Oak
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Piano Benches
Leather, Walnut
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Piano Benches
Walnut
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Piano Benches
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Antique Piano Benches
19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Antique Piano Benches
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Antique Piano Benches
Wood, Leather, Cane
Early 20th Century English Antique Piano Benches
Mahogany
1910s French Louis XVI Antique Piano Benches
Velvet, Beech
19th Century French Antique Piano Benches
Walnut, Cane
19th Century French Antique Piano Benches
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Piano Benches
Giltwood
Late 19th Century Antique Piano Benches
1920s French Antique Piano Benches
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Piano Benches
Oak, Lacquer
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Piano Benches
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century American American Empire Antique Piano Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Piano Benches
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Piano Benches
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Piano Benches
Silk, Walnut
Late 19th Century Danish Queen Anne Antique Piano Benches
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chippendale Antique Piano Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Piano Benches
Leather, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Sheraton Antique Piano Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Piano Benches
Wood
Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique Piano Benches
Hardwood
Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique Piano Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Piano Benches
Pine
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Piano Benches
Copper
Late 19th Century English Antique Piano Benches
Satinwood, Paint
Late 19th Century British Antique Piano Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Piano Benches
Cane, Oak, Paint
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Piano Benches
Walnut
19th Century French Antique Piano Benches
19th Century French Antique Piano Benches
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Piano Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Piano Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Piano Benches
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century English Antique Piano Benches
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Piano Benches
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Piano Benches
Iron
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Piano Benches
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Piano Benches
Fabric, Walnut
1860s Danish High Victorian Antique Piano Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century Antique Piano Benches
1890s British Edwardian Antique Piano Benches
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Piano Benches
Wood
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Piano Benches
Wood
Early 1900s American Realist Antique Piano Benches
Graphite, Illustration Board
1910s Regency Antique Piano Benches
19th Century Italian Antique Piano Benches
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century American Antique Piano Benches
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Piano Benches
19th Century French Antique Piano Benches
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Piano Benches
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Piano Benches
Late 19th Century English Antique Piano Benches
Brass
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Piano Benches
Brass
Early 20th Century Rococo Antique Piano Benches
Wood
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique Piano Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Piano Benches
Bronze
Antique Piano Benches 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.
- What is a piano bench called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A piano bench is called a duet bench, it is generally wide enough for two people to sit, and its width is in proportion to the width of the piano. A collection of antique and vintage piano benches can be found in varying colors on 1stDibs.
- Are piano benches necessary?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, piano benches are not necessary. You can sit on any stool or chair that is the appropriate height to play the piano. However, some pianists find them more comfortable or prefer how they look in front of the instrument. You'll find a selection of antique and vintage piano benches on 1stDibs.
- What is the best piano bench?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021The best piano benches are really a matter of preference. Benches with a padded seat and options for adjusting the height are the most popular benches for such use. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary piano benches from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The ideal height of a piano bench will depend on the height of the piano player. However, the standard piano bench height is around 19 to 20 inches tall. The optimal height for playing the piano will have the user sitting at the center of the bench, feet placed firmly and flat on the ground, with elbows at a 90-degree angle. Shop a collection of piano benches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021If they're in good condition, antique pianos can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. 1stDibs sells a decent-sized collection of antique pianos from as far back as the 19th century.
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