Antique Shoe Bench
Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Modern Antique Shoe Bench
Steel
Early 1900s French Provincial Antique Shoe Bench
Oak
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Shoe Bench
Elm
Late 19th Century American Antique Shoe Bench
Hardwood
Early 19th Century English Jacobean Antique Shoe Bench
Oak
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shoe Bench
Elm
Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Shoe Bench
Wood
Mid-18th Century Welsh Georgian Antique Shoe Bench
Oak
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Shoe Bench
Walnut
1910s French Louis XVI Antique Shoe Bench
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Shoe Bench
Wood
19th Century English Antique Shoe Bench
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century English Georgian Antique Shoe Bench
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century French Antique Shoe Bench
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Javanese Rustic Antique Shoe Bench
Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Shoe Bench
Walnut, Upholstery
1860s Italian High Victorian Antique Shoe Bench
Oak
1760s French Gothic Revival Antique Shoe Bench
Walnut
18th Century Italian Antique Shoe Bench
Wood
1860s English Victorian Antique Shoe Bench
Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Islamic Antique Shoe Bench
Bronze
19th Century American Primitive Antique Shoe Bench
Wood
1880s Antique Shoe Bench
Oak
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Shoe Bench
Oak
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Shoe Bench
Elm, Lacquer, Wood
19th Century Meiji Antique Shoe Bench
Rosewood
Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Shoe Bench
Beech
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Shoe Bench
Suede, Pine
1850s Swedish Gustavian Antique Shoe Bench
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Shoe Bench
Textile, Wood, Lacquer
18th Century American Folk Art Antique Shoe Bench
Wood
18th Century American Country Antique Shoe Bench
Pine
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Shoe Bench
Beech, Bentwood
Early 1900s Swiss Jugendstil Antique Shoe Bench
Metal
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Shoe Bench
Soapstone, Bronze
Mid-18th Century German Rococo Antique Shoe Bench
Porcelain
1750s American American Colonial Antique Shoe Bench
Pine
Early 20th Century American Antique Shoe Bench
Oak
Early 1800s American Antique Shoe Bench
Wood
19th Century Antique Shoe Bench
19th Century Antique Shoe Bench
Early 20th Century French Antique Shoe Bench
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Primitive Antique Shoe Bench
Walnut, Leather
Early 20th Century English Antique Shoe Bench
Pine
1890s Rustic Antique Shoe Bench
Pine
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Shoe Bench
Pine
Early 20th Century French Antique Shoe Bench
Wood, PVC
Early 20th Century English Antique Shoe Bench
Wood
1820s Welsh Antique Shoe Bench
1870s French Gothic Revival Antique Shoe Bench
19th Century American Primitive Antique Shoe Bench
Wood
1890s English Victorian Antique Shoe Bench
Oak
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Shoe Bench
Oak
19th Century American Antique Shoe Bench
Wood, Linen
19th Century American Antique Shoe Bench
Wood
19th Century English Antique Shoe Bench
Linen, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Hungarian Antique Shoe Bench
Wood
19th Century American Antique Shoe Bench
Pine, Linen
19th Century American Antique Shoe Bench
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Shoe Bench
Walnut
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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.
- What is a shoe bench?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A shoe bench refers to a bench that can also be utilized as a shoe storage compartment underneath the seating. Some shoe benches feature shelving, while others may have compartments to keep your shoes sorted. Shop a selection of vintage and contemporary shoe benches on 1stDibs.
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