Bench Backrest
Antique 1890s American Industrial Benches
Iron
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Benches
Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Benches
Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Benches
Ebony
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
2010s European Benches
Rattan
Antique 19th Century Asian Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century Moroccan Benches
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
2010s French Benches
Plywood
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Benches
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century European Benches
Rosewood
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century British Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Pine, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Iron
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Benches
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Other Benches
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Iron
2010s Italian Benches
Iron
Vintage 1970s Mexican Bauhaus Benches
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
20th Century Belgian Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Rustic Benches
Iron
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Rustic Benches
Wood
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bentwood, Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Benches
Iron
20th Century French Benches
Metal
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century Spanish Rustic Benches
Bentwood
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches
Chrome, Iron
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Country Benches
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century French Rustic Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Beech, Bentwood
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches
Iron
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Pine
Antique 19th Century European Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century Spanish Folk Art Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Benches
Pine, Paint
2010s Italian Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches
Hardwood
2010s Italian Benches
Steel
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cane, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Oak
2010s German Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Pine
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
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Bench Backrest 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.
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