Antique Pair Of Benches
1880s French Antique Pair Of Benches
Wood
Late 19th Century European Gustavian Antique Pair Of Benches
Walnut
19th Century Chinese Antique Pair Of Benches
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Irish Antique Pair Of Benches
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Pair Of Benches
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Pair Of Benches
Pine
Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Pair Of Benches
Wood, Leather
19th Century English Victorian Antique Pair Of Benches
Fruitwood
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Pair Of Benches
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pair Of Benches
Iron
Mid-19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Pair Of Benches
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Pair Of Benches
Oak
Late 19th Century Antique Pair Of Benches
Elm
1920s Italian Antique Pair Of Benches
Wood
1790s Antique Pair Of Benches
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Pair Of Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century Antique Pair Of Benches
Upholstery, Wood
1880s English Regency Antique Pair Of Benches
Cane, Beech
1830s French Antique Pair Of Benches
Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Pair Of Benches
Pine
18th Century Italian Antique Pair Of Benches
Walnut
1860s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Pair Of Benches
Fabric, Beech
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Pair Of Benches
Linen, Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Pair Of Benches
Oak
Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Pair Of Benches
Brass
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Pair Of Benches
Silk, Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Italian Other Antique Pair Of Benches
Leather
1780s English George III Antique Pair Of Benches
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Pair Of Benches
Pine
Late 19th Century French Antique Pair Of Benches
Fabric, Paint, Wood
19th Century French Rustic Antique Pair Of Benches
Pine
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Pair Of Benches
Paint, Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Pair Of Benches
Oak
1820s French Empire Antique Pair Of Benches
Mahogany
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Pair Of Benches
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Pair Of Benches
Linen, Mahogany
1920s English Regency Antique Pair Of Benches
Leather, Walnut
1920s English Antique Pair Of Benches
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Pair Of Benches
Cherry
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Pair Of Benches
Walnut, Fabric
1890s Antique Pair Of Benches
Wood
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Pair Of Benches
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Pair Of Benches
Wrought Iron
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Pair Of Benches
Cherry
19th Century Chinese Antique Pair Of Benches
Rosewood
Early 20th Century North American Antique Pair Of Benches
Brass, Wrought Iron
1690s Italian Baroque Antique Pair Of Benches
Walnut
1810s English Regency Antique Pair Of Benches
Mahogany
19th Century British Victorian Antique Pair Of Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Pair Of Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Pair Of Benches
Wood
1920s English Antique Pair Of Benches
Leather, Wood
Early 1900s American Adirondack Antique Pair Of Benches
Pine, Paint
Late 18th Century Regency Antique Pair Of Benches
Tapestry, Velvet, Oak
1920s English Art Deco Antique Pair Of Benches
Elm, Walnut, Pine, Burl
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Pair Of Benches
Fabric, Wood
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Pair Of Benches
Walnut
19th Century Chinese Antique Pair Of Benches
Elm
Early 1900s Antique Pair Of Benches
Hardwood
Late 19th Century French Antique Pair Of Benches
Wood, Paint
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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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