Black Velvet Bench
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood
2010s European Benches
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Modern Benches
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Nickel
Antique 19th Century English Regency Benches
Velvet
2010s French Benches
Steel
2010s Mexican Minimalist Benches
Wood, Beech, Oak
2010s Mexican Minimalist Benches
Wood, Beech, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Iron
2010s North American Benches
Velvet
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Benches
Quartz, Brass
2010s American Benches
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Benches
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Benches
Wood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Benches
Giltwood
2010s Italian Benches
Steel
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
20th Century Benches
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Nickel
2010s Italian Greek Revival Benches
Leather, Wood, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Benches
Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Other Benches
Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Benches
Steel
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary European Benches
Steel
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
2010s European Benches
Steel
Vintage 1950s French Directoire Benches
Leather, Wood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Benches
Agate, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Upholstery
Vintage 1920s Italian Neoclassical Benches
Gold Leaf
2010s French Benches
Steel
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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 black velvet painting?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A black velvet painting is a type of painting that is distinguished by the use of velvet as the support (versus canvas, for example). The velvet provides a dark background which helps the colors stand out. On 1stDibs, find a variety of black velvet paintings.
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