Bench 16 Height
2010s American Benches
Wood, Ash
20th Century Unknown Benches
Petrified Wood
2010s Renaissance Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Cane, Wood
Antique 18th Century Spanish Benches
Pine
Antique Early 1900s English Regency Benches
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Benches
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Craftsman Benches
Birch, Mahogany, Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Benches
Wrought Iron
20th Century British Victorian Benches
Wicker, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Elm, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Oak, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Mohair, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century English Benches
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Linen, Faux Leather
Late 20th Century Campaign Benches
Chrome
20th Century Benches
Chrome
2010s American French Provincial Benches
Metal
20th Century American Benches
Late 20th Century American Modern Benches
Brass
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
20th Century Jacobean Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Pine
Early 20th Century English Benches
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Metal
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Bench 16 Height For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Benches are typically between 16 and 20 inches tall.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bench seat should be between 18 and 20 inches in height (46-51 cm). Though this is an average range, the height depends on its use. Bench height is also defined based on the distance from the seat to the ground. Find antique and vintage benches on 1stDibs.
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