Entryway Seat
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Ash
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Leather, Oak
2010s American Modern Stools
Brass
2010s American Minimalist Benches
Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Modern Benches
Wood
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Wool, Hardwood, Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Wool, Hardwood, Ash
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Statues
Ceramic
2010s American Benches
Rope, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Settees
Wood, Rattan
Antique 1890s French Benches
Rush, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Papercord, Oak
Early 20th Century French Rustic Benches
Iron
Antique 1860s Scottish Gothic Revival Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Benches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Benches
Rush, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Stone, Limestone
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Benches
Metal, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Lacquer, Velvet
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Revival Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
2010s Modern Side Chairs
Goatskin, Teak
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Benches
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1980s European Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Italian Chairs
Faux Fur, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wool, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Benches
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Benches
Marble, Brass
2010s Italian Chairs
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cord, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Minimalist Benches
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Canapes
Fabric, Wool
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Benches
Oak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Armchairs
Metal
2010s Italian Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Oak
Vintage 1920s Italian Neoclassical Benches
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cord, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut, Cord, Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Wood, Feathers, Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Textile
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Entryway Seat 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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