$2,475
H 31.5 in W 40.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique English Window Seat Bed Bench Gothic Revival Carved Oak 2 Drawers c.1900
Located in Tyler, TX
Charming antique English oak window seat or end-of-bed bench~~Gothic Revival~~two drawers ~~c. 1900
Oak
Vintage seat
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very beautiful vintage 2 seater. Original 2 seat bench.
Leather
Antique English 19th Century 2-Seat Oak Settle
Located in Barrington, IL
Charming small scale antique English oak settle with well carved double panel back and crest rail. On turned legs with box stretcher. Comes with 3 older custom made cushions in good ...
Oak
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
Art Nouveau Art Deco Antique Rope and Rattan Bamboo Garden or Porch Set
Located in Amsterdam, NL
rope set of furniture consisting of a 2-seat bench, 1 high back armchair and 1 low back arm chair, 1
Bamboo, Rattan, Rope
Antique Victorian Mahogany Hand Painted Tete a Tete 2 Seat Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Mahogany hand painted Tete a Tete 2 seat bench. Item features hand painted scenes
Mahogany
19th Century Barley Twist Oak Hall Bench
Located in Batley, GB
A 19th century oak 2 seater bench with barley twist legs and back supports. fret work to the side
Oak
Indian 2-seater wood and cane bench
Located in New York, NY
wood bench with cane seat for 2
Wood, Cane
Louis XV Style Window Bench
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming French Louis XV carved and upholstered 2-seat window bench with cabrilole legs, high
Upholstery, Wood
17th Century Oak Combination Monk's Bench
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
monastery. Chest bench with 2 seats separated by 1 (of 3) armrests. Carved panels on the front of the bench
Oak
Antique Long Original Painted Bench with Storage
Located in Round Top, TX
low seat back, and the 2 bench seats lift to reveal hidden storage below; on the right someone added
Wood
Antique Original Painted Long Bench with Storage from Romania
Located in Round Top, TX
has a low seat back, and the 2 bench seats lift to reveal hidden storage below. The wear and fade of
Wood
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H 16 in W 124 in L 16 in
Antique Long Original Folk Art Red and Blue Painted Romanian Storage Bench Dated
Located in Round Top, TX
panels, often using blue or red backgrounds such as this one. It has a low seat back, and the 2 bench
Wood
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H 19.1 in W 38.59 in D 16.3 in
Victorian Walnut Brown Leather 2-Seat Piano Bench Stool Carved Claw & Ball Legs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
see this is a long bench stool designed for two to share with beautifully carved detailing around the
Leather, Walnut
Antique Folk Art Painted Romanian Storage Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
painted in panels, often using blue or red backgrounds such as this one. It has a low seat back, and the 2
Sold
H 26 in W 117 in D 17 in
Long Early 20th Century Romanian Storage Bench with Original Folk Art Paint
Located in Round Top, TX
and red backgrounds such as this one. It has a low seat back and the 2 bench seats lift to reveal
Garden Patio Furniture by W. A. Snow, 1925
Located in Hamburg, PA
repainted. Two cracks are not inherent to the structure on the 2-seat bench. One rod loose can be repaired
Iron, Wrought Iron
Austrian Secessionist Settee/ Loveseat by Koloman Moser for J & J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Koloman Moser
Located in New York City, NY
, the Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna and Disseny Hub Barcelona. bench arm height: 28 1/2", bench
Beech
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H 39.2 in W 17.7 in D 18.1 in
Mid-Century Italian Set of 6 Chairs & Reclining Settee, Hammered Wrought Iron
Located in Encinitas, CA
Exceptional Italian set of handcrafted hammered wrought iron chairs and reclining 2-seat bench with
Wrought Iron
Chinese Loveseat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An Antique Chinese carved and 2 seat bench with hand woven basket weave seat.
Branchy Bench
Located in Wainscott, NY
Hand Wrought Iron 2 Seater Bench Very Heavy
Beautiful Garden Wire Bench
Located in Wainscott, NY
2 Seater "Round the World" Wire Bench, Late 19th Century, Freshly Painted in White, Good Weight
Couple of seats and little bench
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of 2 seats and a little bench
Wood, Linen
Antique Bench Pew Pitch Pine Victorian 19th Century Rustic Swivel Seat 2
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A fabulous antique Victorian 19th century pitch pine pew or bench with folding back, the bench is
Pine
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century French Long Window Seat
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak long window seat from France. The seat is made from a single board. The apron is also hand carved in a nulling pattern and the bench is supported on hand turned legs...
Oak
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
$7,437Sale Price|50% Off
H 42 in W 102 in D 60 in
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholstery. Circa 1870s 102" W ...
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century French Gothic Petite Trunk ~ Blanket Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Petite Trunk ~ Blanket Chest was purpose-built for a cozy niche, and its size makes it very versatile to use in any capacity! Crafted entirely by hand, in...
Oak
An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed, of rectangular form with a central openwork cresting, and splat, showing a naïve carving of the Coat of Arms of Great Britain,...
Wood
$5,272Sale Price|20% Off
H 86.62 in W 65.56 in D 76.38 in
Italian Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Highback Full Bed Lincoln Style
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-19th century Victorian Eastlake walnut carved Lincoln style bed. Features a high back with burled panels, carved finials, and open pediment with central shield / crest medallion ...
Rosewood, Walnut
Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish American oak and walnut tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished by elaborate carving throughout in a neoclassical motif the inclu...
Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
$5,499Sale Price|50% Off
H 62.21 in W 59.06 in D 84.65 in
19th Century Hand Carved and Hand Painted Queen Size Bed Frame Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century exquisite queen size beautifully hand carved bed frame in the elegant Louis XVI style. The headboard and footboard frames are raised on six legs and are hand curved and ...
Cane, Wood
English Gothic Revival Walnut Full Size Bed
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival-style (19th Century) walnut full size bed with carved finial posts. (Includes: headboard, footboard, rails)
Walnut
English William IV Carved Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Sherborne, GB
This superb William IV sofa is of fine quality and elegant form. It comprises of a mahogany frame and features an elegant shaped top rail, Egyptian revival arms and laurel leaf carve...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$74,167 / set
H 27.37 in W 77.17 in D 36.03 in
Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare pair of original early Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield bu...
Leather
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
$33,712
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$40,454 / set
H 36.03 in W 50.2 in D 30.71 in
Restored Antique Lion Hand Carved Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Armchair Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, exceptionally rare, fully restored, Victorian circa 1880 Jacobean Revival, Chesterfield tufted, Whisky brown leather suit...
Leather, Hardwood, Mahogany
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.
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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.
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