20th C Benches
20th Century Benches
Wood
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Benches
Metal
20th Century Queen Anne Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Benches
Elm
Antique Early 1900s Benches
Hardwood
20th Century Other Benches
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Benches
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century Benches
Pine
Early 20th Century Benches
Pine
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Velvet, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Benches
Upholstery, Teak
1990s American Regency Benches
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Regency Benches
Silver Leaf
Late 20th Century American Country Benches
Rush, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wicker, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Benches
Iron
20th Century French Brutalist Benches
Fruitwood, Chestnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Nickel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Nickel
Early 20th Century American American Classical Benches
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Benches
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Elm
Mid-20th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Benches
Pine
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Pine
Early 20th Century English Campaign Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Benches
Wood, Teak
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Benches
Wood, Teak
Early 20th Century Chinese Benches
Elm
Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Benches
Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Benches
Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Benches
Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Benches
Wood, Teak
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Giltwood, Velvet
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Benches
Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Benches
Wood, Teak, Bamboo
20th Century Italian Benches
Wood
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Victorian Benches
Metal
20th Century Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cherry
20th Century Spanish French Provincial Benches
Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Benches
Iron
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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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