Antique Padded Bench
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Padded Bench
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Padded Bench
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Padded Bench
Iron
18th Century British Neoclassical Antique Padded Bench
Teak
1920s English Queen Anne Antique Padded Bench
Fabric, Walnut
1880s German Antique Padded Bench
Walnut
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Padded Bench
Upholstery
19th Century English Anglo-Indian Antique Padded Bench
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English George II Antique Padded Bench
Walnut
Late 19th Century European Queen Anne Antique Padded Bench
Muslin, Mahogany
1860s English Queen Anne Antique Padded Bench
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Padded Bench
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Padded Bench
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century English Other Antique Padded Bench
Walnut
1760s Antique Padded Bench
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Padded Bench
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Padded Bench
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Antique Padded Bench
Wood
Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Antique Padded Bench
Iron
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Antique Padded Bench
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century English Georgian Antique Padded Bench
Elm
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Padded Bench
Walnut
18th Century English Georgian Antique Padded Bench
Elm
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Padded Bench
Mahogany, Silk
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Padded Bench
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Early 19th Century European Antique Padded Bench
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
1910s Queen Anne Antique Padded Bench
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Padded Bench
Oak
Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Padded Bench
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Padded Bench
18th Century British Antique Padded Bench
Linen, Oak
19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Padded Bench
Upholstery, Oak
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Padded Bench
Iron
Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Padded Bench
Textile
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Padded Bench
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Padded Bench
Steel
1850s Italian Antique Padded Bench
Fabric, Beech
Late 19th Century French Régence Antique Padded Bench
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century British Queen Anne Antique Padded Bench
Wood, Walnut
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Padded Bench
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1880s Italian Baroque Antique Padded Bench
Upholstery, Pine
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Padded Bench
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Padded Bench
Walnut, Fabric
1850s Italian Baroque Antique Padded Bench
Leather, Walnut
19th Century French Antique Padded Bench
Cotton, Oak
18th Century English George I Antique Padded Bench
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Antique Padded Bench
Upholstery, Mahogany
1920s French Art Deco Antique Padded Bench
Macassar
1920s English Art Deco Antique Padded Bench
Leather
1920s English Art Deco Antique Padded Bench
Leather
1910s American Realist Antique Padded Bench
Etching
Early 20th Century American Antique Padded Bench
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Padded Bench
Gesso, Paint, Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Padded Bench
Hardwood
1920s French Art Deco Antique Padded Bench
Velvet, Macassar
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Padded Bench
Giltwood, Paint, Upholstery
Late 18th Century English Antique Padded Bench
Mahogany
19th Century British Antique Padded Bench
Velvet, Down
19th Century French Antique Padded Bench
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Padded Bench
Upholstery
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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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