18th Century Mahogany Bench
Antique 18th Century Chippendale Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Hepplewhite Benches
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Benches
Leather
Antique Late 18th Century English Adam Style Benches
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Benches
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century American Regency Benches
Brass
Antique 18th Century European Regency Benches
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 18th Century Benches
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Benches
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Benches
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century British Rococo Benches
Teak
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Benches
Mahogany, Silk
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Ormolu, Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century English Benches
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century William and Mary Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 18th Century English Sheraton Sideboards
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Stools
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Stools
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century American Georgian Sofas
Upholstery, Muslin, Cotton, Jute, Mahogany, Fabric
Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Secretaires
Brass
2010s English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Elm, Burl
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1810s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
20th Century French Floor Lamps
Crystal
Early 20th Century British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1840s English Victorian Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Daybeds
Iron
Antique 16th Century British Gothic Architectural Elements
Oak
Antique 19th Century Swedish Other Benches
Cane, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Down
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century British Neoclassical Tray Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1920s English Desks
Brass
Antique 1860s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Silver Plate
Recent Sales
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Benches
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Irish Regency Benches
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century George III Benches
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Benches
Mahogany, Leather, Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century English Benches
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Benches
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Benches
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century British Regency Benches
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Benches
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Neoclassical Benches
Giltwood, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Benches
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Benches
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Mexican Neoclassical Benches
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Benches
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English Rustic Benches
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Benches
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Benches
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Benches
Mahogany, Leather
Antique 18th Century Georgian Benches
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Benches
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Benches
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Benches
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Benches
Mahogany, Fabric
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Benches
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Benches
Antique 1780s English George III Benches
Mahogany, Muslin
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish George II Benches
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Sheraton Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Benches
Tapestry, Mahogany
Antique 1770s Irish Chippendale Benches
Mahogany, Muslin
Antique Late 18th Century British Chippendale Benches
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish George III Benches
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Benches
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Benches
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Benches
Antique Early 19th Century Benches
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Benches
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Stools
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Daybeds
Antique 1780s English George II Settees
Linen, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Desks
Elm, Leather
20th Century British Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 1860s English Victorian Stools
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Other Farm Tables
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century American Painted Furniture
Antique Late 18th Century George III Benches
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Benches
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Mahogany, Paint
Antique 18th Century English Victorian Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Benches
Wood
20th Century English Régence Benches
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Blanket Chests
Brass
2010s English Chippendale Desks
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American George III Settees
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Benches
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Hepplewhite Benches
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany 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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