17high Benches
2010s American Modern Benches
Wood, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Modern Benches
Wood, Oak, Walnut
1990s Neoclassical Revival Benches
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Mohair, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Gustavian Benches
Pine
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century American Rustic Benches
Fir, Pine
Vintage 1980s Benches
Cotton, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Foam, Maple, Down
2010s Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Oak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Unknown Benches
Marble
Vintage 1960s Italian Benches
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches
Chestnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
2010s Lithuanian Brutalist Benches
Concrete
Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XV Benches
Cotton, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
Gold
Vintage 1960s North American Islamic Benches
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Aluminum
20th Century English Benches
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Chinese Chippendale Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Indonesian Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s American Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Walnut
2010s Indian Other Benches
Metal
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 Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Ash
Antique 19th Century European Industrial Benches
Stone
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Wool, Hardwood, Ash
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Naugahyde, Lucite
2010s American Other Benches
Metal
2010s Indian Other Benches
Bronze
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Wool, Hardwood, Ash
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut
2010s Indian Other Benches
Bronze
Vintage 1930s American Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Benches
Bronze
2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Benches
Oak, Wood, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches
Beech, Pine
Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches
Pine
Antique 18th Century English George III Benches
Pine
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wool, Teak
20th Century Napoleon III Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century English George IV Benches
Pine
1990s Contemporary Landscape Prints
Aquatint, Photogravure
1990s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron, Wire
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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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