Antique Oak School Bench
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Oak School Bench
Fabric, Macassar, Oak
Late 19th Century North American Victorian Antique Oak School Bench
Iron
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Oak School Bench
Macassar, Oak
Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Oak School Bench
Fabric, Oak
1890s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Oak School Bench
Oak
19th Century British Victorian Antique Oak School Bench
Iron
1890s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Oak School Bench
Leather, Oak
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Oak School Bench
Oak
Early 20th Century Taisho Antique Oak School Bench
Wood
Early 18th Century English Baroque Antique Oak School Bench
Oak
19th Century English Mission Antique Oak School Bench
Oak
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Oak School Bench
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Oak School Bench
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Oak School Bench
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Antique Oak School Bench
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Oak School Bench
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Oak School Bench
Travertine
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Oak School Bench
Upholstery
Early 1900s French Country Antique Oak School Bench
Wood, Oak
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Oak School Bench
Iron
Early 20th Century Hungarian Industrial Antique Oak School Bench
Oak
1880s French French Provincial Antique Oak School Bench
Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Oak School Bench
Leather
18th Century English Antique Oak School Bench
Oak
19th Century Spanish Antique Oak School Bench
Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Oak School Bench
Copper, Brass
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Oak
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Oak School Bench
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Early 20th Century Antique Oak School Bench
Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Oak School Bench
Wood
1920s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Oak School Bench
Wood
1920s English Antique Oak School Bench
Oak, Teak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Oak School Bench
Faux Leather, Beech, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak School Bench
Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Oak School Bench
Oak
Early 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak School Bench
Upholstery, Oak
Late 19th Century Mission Antique Oak School Bench
Oak
Early 20th Century American Classical Antique Oak School Bench
Iron
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Oak School Bench
Fabric, Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Oak School Bench
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century American Antique Oak School Bench
Mirror, Oak
Early 20th Century English Antique Oak School Bench
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak School Bench
Oak
Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Oak School Bench
Oak
Early 1900s British Jacobean Antique Oak School Bench
Oak, Cane
Early 20th Century Fauvist Antique Oak School Bench
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Oak School Bench
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Oak School Bench
Wood, Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Oak School Bench
Fabric, Oak
19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Oak School Bench
Oak
Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Oak School Bench
Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Oak School Bench
Fabric, Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Oak School Bench
Macassar, Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Antique Oak School Bench
Iron
Early 20th Century English Antique Oak School Bench
Oak, Teak
19th Century Victorian Antique Oak School Bench
Oak
Early 20th Century American Antique Oak School Bench
Metal
Early 20th Century American Antique Oak School Bench
Metal
Late 19th Century British Antique Oak School Bench
Oak
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Oak
17th Century English Charles II Antique Oak School Bench
Oak
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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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