British Colonial Bench
Vintage 1930s Burmese British Colonial Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish British Colonial Benches
Linen, Bamboo, Cane
Antique 18th Century English British Colonial Benches
Pine
Early 20th Century Caribbean Belle Époque Benches
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Settees
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Central American British Colonial Patio and Garden Fu...
Teak
Antique 1860s British British Colonial Footstools
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Burmese British Colonial Dining Room Tables
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Table Lamps
Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Textiles
Cotton, Silk
Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Settees
Oak
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Settees
Fabric, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Japanese Settees
Wicker, Rattan
1990s French Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
2010s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Commodes and Chests of ...
Faux Bamboo
2010s Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan
Recent Sales
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Benches
Mahogany
Antique 1890s Indian Benches
Teak
Antique 1840s Indian British Colonial Benches
Padouk
Antique 19th Century American British Colonial Benches
Maple, Fabric
Vintage 1950s Indian Anglo Raj Benches
Teak
Antique 1890s Indian British Colonial Benches
Teak
Vintage 1950s Indian British Colonial Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Rope, Oak
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Trunks and Luggage
Teak
Antique 19th Century Burmese British Colonial Benches
Teak
Early 20th Century Thai British Colonial Benches
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1930s Thai British Colonial Benches
Teak
20th Century Sri Lankan Benches
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Benches
Teak
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Benches
Fabric, Teak
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Benches
Teak
Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Organic Modern Benches
Wood
20th Century Indian British Colonial Benches
Wood
20th Century Indian British Colonial Benches
Wood, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown British Colonial Benches
Satinwood, Cane
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Benches
Faux Bamboo
Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Benches
Late 20th Century English British Colonial Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Benches
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Benches
Oak
Early 2000s American British Colonial Benches
Velvet, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American British Colonial Benches
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Unknown British Colonial Benches
Leather, Cane, Teak
Antique 19th Century Indian Benches
Metal
20th Century Benches
Rosewood, Cane
Vintage 1960s Asian Anglo-Indian Benches
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Indian British Colonial Daybeds
Down, Linen, Pine
Late 20th Century North American American Colonial Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Colonial Console Tables
Hardwood
Late 20th Century British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rattan, Teak
Mid-20th Century British Colonial Blanket Chests
Mahogany, Rosewood
20th Century Indian British Colonial Daybeds
Wood, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Sofa Tables
Wood
Vintage 1910s Furniture
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary British Colonial Patio and Garden Furniture
Teak
20th Century Great Britain (UK) British Colonial Ottomans and Poufs
Antique 1890s Unknown Photography
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century British Colonial Historical Memorabilia
Antique Late 19th Century European British Colonial Desks and Writing Ta...
Metal
Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Loveseats
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Indonesian British Colonial Daybeds
Wood, Teak
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Blanket Chests
Wood
1990s British Colonial Benches
Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Benches
Wood
Vintage 1930s Burmese Art Deco Benches
Teak
Late 20th Century British Colonial Benches
Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Benches
Cane, Ebony
Antique 19th Century Thai British Colonial Benches
Teak
Vintage 1970s Philippine British Colonial Benches
Cane, Rattan
Antique Early 1900s English British Colonial Benches
Fabric, Foam, Maple
Late 20th Century British Colonial Benches
Mahogany, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American British Colonial Benches
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo-Indian Be...
Teak
20th Century English British Colonial Benches
Brass
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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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