Antique Saddle Bench
Mid-19th Century English Antique Saddle Bench
Mahogany
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Saddle Bench
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Saddle Bench
Wood
1920s Thai Anglo-Indian Antique Saddle Bench
Bouclé, Teak
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1820s American American Empire Antique Saddle Bench
Maple, Pine
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Saddle Bench
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century English Antique Saddle Bench
Early 20th Century Regency Antique Saddle Bench
Mahogany
1920s Chippendale Antique Saddle Bench
Suede, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Rustic Antique Saddle Bench
Early 20th Century American Classical Roman Antique Saddle Bench
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Tudor Antique Saddle Bench
Upholstery, Oak
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Saddle Bench
Bamboo, Wood
Late 19th Century Danish Antique Saddle Bench
Metal
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Saddle Bench
Fruitwood
19th Century Austrian Antique Saddle Bench
19th Century Antique Saddle Bench
Bamboo
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Late 19th Century European Moorish Antique Saddle Bench
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Saddle Bench
Chestnut
19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Saddle Bench
Glass, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Saddle Bench
Other
Mid-20th Century Thai Other Antique Saddle Bench
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Renaissance Antique Saddle Bench
Metal
Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Antique Saddle Bench
Wood
19th Century Chinese Antique Saddle Bench
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Antique Saddle Bench
Teak
Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Antique Saddle Bench
Rosewood
1970s Asian Anglo-Indian Antique Saddle Bench
Wood
Mid-20th Century Thai British Colonial Antique Saddle Bench
Rosewood
19th Century Italian Antique Saddle Bench
Glass, Walnut
1940s English Chippendale Antique Saddle Bench
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Saddle Bench
Giltwood
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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