19th Century Brass Benches
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Benches
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century George III Benches
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Wood
Antique 1880s French Benches
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Benches
Leather
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Benches
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Benches
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Benches
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Giltwood
Antique 1860s European Régence Benches
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Benches
Velvet
Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Benches
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Benches
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Benches
Walnut, Fabric
Antique 1870s French Louis XIV Benches
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Benches
Brass
Antique 1860s Scottish Gothic Revival Benches
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Benches
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Benches
Brass
Antique 1810s French Regency Benches
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Benches
Fabric, Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Benches
Leather, Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Benches
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Benches
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Benches
Linen, Walnut
2010s Italian Other Benches
Brass, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Benches
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Benches
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Benches
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Ormolu, Brass, Bronze
Antique 1820s American American Classical Benches
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood
Antique 1830s American Neoclassical Benches
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Benches
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Other Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Austrian Andirons
Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass, Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century Polish Religious Items
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Polish Religious Items
Brass
Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Footstools
Fruitwood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Leather, Walnut
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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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