Antique Sofa Bench
1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Sofa Bench
Mohair, Beech
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Sofa Bench
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Sofa Bench
Oak
Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Sofa Bench
Pine
Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Sofa Bench
Leather, Wood
18th Century Dutch Antique Sofa Bench
Oak
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Sofa Bench
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Paint, Wood, Linen
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Antique Sofa Bench
Linen, Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Sofa Bench
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Ebony, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Pine
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Pine, Linen
19th Century French Antique Sofa Bench
Rush, Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Sofa Bench
Upholstery, Wood
Early 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Sofa Bench
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Sofa Bench
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofa Bench
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Sofa Bench
Fabric, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Empire Antique Sofa Bench
Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Sofa Bench
Wood, Paint
1920s American Georgian Antique Sofa Bench
Textile, Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Bench
Upholstery, Birch
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Pine
19th Century French Empire Antique Sofa Bench
Late 18th Century Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Fabric, Beech
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Linen, Wood, Paint
Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Sofa Bench
Fabric, Fruitwood
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Sofa Bench
Paint, Wood
Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Sofa Bench
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Country Antique Sofa Bench
Oak, Leather
1680s English Charles II Antique Sofa Bench
Velvet, Oak
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Sofa Bench
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Cotton, Pine, Linen, Damask
1850s Italian Baroque Antique Sofa Bench
Leather, Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Sofa Bench
Wood, Cane
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Sofa Bench
Wood
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Sofa Bench
Linen, Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Antique Sofa Bench
Wool
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofa Bench
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Early 1900s Ukrainian Art Nouveau Antique Sofa Bench
Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
1790s Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Upholstery, Pine
1660s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Sofa Bench
Leather, Mahogany
1850s French Elizabethan Antique Sofa Bench
Walnut
Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Sofa Bench
Wood, Chestnut
18th Century Italian Antique Sofa Bench
Wood, Linen
19th Century American Federal Antique Sofa Bench
Rush, Chestnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Sofa Bench
Upholstery, Wood
Late 18th Century William and Mary Antique Sofa Bench
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Antique Sofa Bench
Acrylic, Pine
Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Sofa Bench
Metal
1810s Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Pine
Early 20th Century French Antique Sofa Bench
Fabric, Wood
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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 bench sofa called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024A bench sofa is sometimes called a settee. However, you can also simply refer to it as a bench sofa. Both terms refer to an upholstered furnishing with a long seat and either an open back or a low backrest. Shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary settees and other sofas on 1stDibs.
- What is a bench seat sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bench seat sofa is a seating system that can seat two to three people at a time. Generally, a bench seat sofa does not have a backrest. Find a collection of antique and vintage bench seat sofas on 1stDibs today.
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