Antique Bench Cushion
Early 20th Century Italian Bohemian Benches
Rattan
Antique Early 19th Century French Provincial Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Cane, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Antique 19th Century Benches
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Belgian Renaissance Revival Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Benches
Upholstery, Teak
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Benches
Wood, Paint
2010s American Modern Benches
Steel
20th Century Rustic Benches
Pine
Early 20th Century American American Classical Benches
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Benches
Brass
Antique Early 1900s African Moorish Benches
Wood
Antique 1890s Chinese Benches
Fabric, Silk, Foam, Elm
Early 20th Century British Benches
Leather, Oak
Antique 1860s Indian Anglo-Indian Benches
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Benches
Paint, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Tibetan Benches
Teak
Antique 1880s French French Provincial Benches
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Benches
Wood, Cane
Antique 1850s French Benches
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Metal
Antique 19th Century American Rustic Benches
Wood
Vintage 1920s English Country Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Benches
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Modern Benches
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches
Chestnut
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 1880s Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Benches
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Revival Benches
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut, Upholstery, Velvet, Polyester
Antique Late 19th Century Benches
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Benches
Oak
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Benches
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century American Benches
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Linen
Antique 18th Century British George III Benches
Oak
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century American Federal Sofas
Rush, Chestnut
Vintage 1940s Rustic Daybeds
Iron
Early 20th Century Spanish Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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Antique Bench Cushion 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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