Pillow Top Bench
2010s American Modern Benches
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
2010s American Modern Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Benches
Pine
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s French Benches
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Wood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches
Velvet
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Steel
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, Down
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
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Bronze
2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze
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2010s American Modern Stools
Walnut
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
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21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Side Tables
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Vintage 1950s French Footstools
Vintage 1960s Italian Benches
Iron
Antique 1880s French Benches
Leather, Walnut
20th Century American Benches
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Birch
Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Benches
Pine
20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Fabric, Down, Wood, Giltwood
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Renaissance Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century Louis XV Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Linen, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches
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Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Daybeds
Cane
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Settees
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Fabric
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Metal
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Daybeds
Wood
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Daybeds
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Beds and Bed Frames
Elm, Rattan
Antique 1850s Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Teak
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Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Stools
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Wood
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Upholstery
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Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Sofas
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Benches
Copper
1990s American Modern Benches
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Oak
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Pillow Top Bench 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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