Bench Antique Benches Stools
1920s American American Craftsman Bench Antique Benches Stools
Leather, Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bench Antique Benches Stools
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
17th Century English Jacobean Bench Antique Benches Stools
Oak
19th Century French Gothic Revival Bench Antique Benches Stools
Chestnut
1880s British Late Victorian Bench Antique Benches Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bench Antique Benches Stools
Lucite
Early 20th Century English Other Bench Antique Benches Stools
Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Bench Antique Benches Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Bench Antique Benches Stools
Late 19th Century English Bench Antique Benches Stools
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Victorian Bench Antique Benches Stools
Bentwood
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Bench Antique Benches Stools
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Empire Bench Antique Benches Stools
Walnut, Upholstery
1870s French Late Victorian Bench Antique Benches Stools
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Bench Antique Benches Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
1910s English Arts and Crafts Bench Antique Benches Stools
Brass
Early 1900s French Louis XV Bench Antique Benches Stools
Oak, Upholstery
1880s Arts and Crafts Bench Antique Benches Stools
Pine
1880s Scottish Victorian Bench Antique Benches Stools
Walnut
1780s Bench Antique Benches Stools
Fabric, Wood
1790s Bench Antique Benches Stools
Wood
1910s Queen Anne Bench Antique Benches Stools
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Bench Antique Benches Stools
Elm
1910s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bench Antique Benches Stools
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 1900s Neoclassical Bench Antique Benches Stools
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Swedish Baroque Bench Antique Benches Stools
Wood, Fabric
1870s French Bench Antique Benches Stools
Fabric, Hardwood
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Bench Antique Benches Stools
1880s Bench Antique Benches Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Early 1800s Italian Baroque Bench Antique Benches Stools
Leather, Giltwood
Early 20th Century English Bench Antique Benches Stools
Oak
1850s French Mid-Century Modern Bench Antique Benches Stools
Pine
1920s American Art Deco Bench Antique Benches Stools
Late 19th Century Victorian Bench Antique Benches Stools
Iron
19th Century English Bench Antique Benches Stools
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bench Antique Benches Stools
Rattan, Wood
Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Bench Antique Benches Stools
Brass
Late 19th Century Bench Antique Benches Stools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Bench Antique Benches Stools
Oak
Early 19th Century English Regency Bench Antique Benches Stools
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bench Antique Benches Stools
Cane, Oak
Late 19th Century English Bench Antique Benches Stools
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Bench Antique Benches Stools
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Bench Antique Benches Stools
Oak
19th Century Chinese Bench Antique Benches Stools
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Bench Antique Benches Stools
Walnut
Early 18th Century French Baroque Bench Antique Benches Stools
Wood
1920s English Art Deco Bench Antique Benches Stools
Elm, Walnut, Pine, Burl
Early 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bench Antique Benches Stools
Wood
19th Century Rustic Bench Antique Benches Stools
Pine, Paint
19th Century Italian Regency Bench Antique Benches Stools
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bench Antique Benches Stools
Oak
Late 19th Century British High Victorian Bench Antique Benches Stools
Beech, Leather
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Bench Antique Benches Stools
Mahogany
1870s French Louis XIV Bench Antique Benches Stools
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Bench Antique Benches Stools
Fabric, Wood, Linen, Walnut
1750s English George II Bench Antique Benches Stools
Walnut
Early 18th Century English George I Bench Antique Benches Stools
Mahogany, Silk
1890s Spanish Louis XIV Bench Antique Benches Stools
Leather, Velvet, Trimming
19th Century English Regency Bench Antique Benches Stools
Wrought Iron
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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.
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