Banquet Seating
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Benches
Upholstery
Antique 16th Century British Neoclassical Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Velvet
Antique 18th Century British Neoclassical Chairs
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary English George III Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century American Modern Settees
Leather
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Steel
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Stools
Birch
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
1990s Spanish Modern Benches
Aluminum
2010s Egyptian Modern Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique 1870s French Settees
Damask, Giltwood
Vintage 1930s American Benches
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rosewood, Leather
Vintage 1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Greek Greco Roman Chaise Longues
Walnut, Leather
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Farm Tables
Pine
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Tables
Iron
Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Dining Room Tables
Oak, Walnut
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Dining Room Tables
Teak
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Vintage 1940s French Regency Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Hepplewhite Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Steel
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Footstools
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1920s Japanese Prairie School Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
2010s English Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century Swedish Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century European Benches
Wood
Vintage 1980s Modern Sofas
Silk
Antique 19th Century European Benches
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Fabric, Pine, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Benches
Aluminum
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Pine
Antique 1850s French Louis XIII Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century Edwardian Benches
Pine
Antique 1810s English George III Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Other Benches
Fabric, Nutwood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1810s European Empire Armchairs
Mahogany, Calico
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Teak
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Banquet Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Banquet Seating?
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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