18th Century Eight-Dragon Bench
Sold|$2,340
18th Century Eight-Dragon Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
An 18th century Chinese elmwood bench with eight dragon carved spandrels.
Antique 18th Century Sofa Tables
Elm
Sold|$2,340
18th Century Eight-Dragon Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
An 18th century Chinese elmwood bench with eight dragon carved spandrels.
Elm
Modern Leather Sofa with Quilted Side Panels by Hancock & Moore
By Hancock & Moore
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous modern brown leather sofa with quilted side panels by Hancock & Moore, circa 2020s
Leather, Wood
Antique English 17th Century King Charles II Carved Oak Settle Sofa Bench 1680
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique King Charles II, English Restoraion Period carved oak settle, England, Circa 1680. This settle is from the period of the Restoration of the English monarchy under...
Velvet, Oak
Sold|$185,000
George Nakashima Conoid Bench, 1973
By George Nakashima Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nakashima Conoid bench 1973, features; Curved crest-rail with twenty-two hickory spindles
Hickory, Rosewood, Walnut
Sold|$8,051
Neoclassical Bench, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
This unique bench stands on seven legs and features rose-shaped fittings and oak-leaves made from
Wood
Sold|$48,000
Conoid Bench by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Iconic 7ft. walnut Conoid bench by George Nakashima circa 1977. Seat with a Heart-cut slab with
Six-Seat Fiberglass "Carousel" Sofa by Elsie Crawford, circa 1960, USA
By Elsie Crawford
Located in Girona, Spain
Six-seat fiberglass "Carousel" sofa bench by Elsie Crawford Center insert for planter produced
Fiberglass
Modular Europa Sofa by G. Gualtierotti & Alessandro Mazzoni for Zanotta, 1988
By Gianfranco Gualtierotti, Zanotta, Mazzoni
Located in Izegem, VWV
sofa, a lounger, a seating island, a face-to-face bench, a sofa bed, etc. The possibilities and
Steel
Vintage Leather strap sofa with upholstered seat and bespoke sheepskin throw
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An extraordinary hand crafted Vintage French leather strap sofa with upholstered bench seat and
Steel
Sold|$2,400 / set
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Sofa and Chair and Table Combo Set
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Knoll sofa and chair/table combo set. This two piece set features a beautiful bench-style sofa
Metal
Antique Swedish Gustavian Bench Painted White
Located in Round Top, TX
exceptionally carved apron and rails of this original mid-19th century antique sofa or bench. It has a
Pine
Sold|$8,525
Art Deco Bench, Probably, France, 1920s
Located in Greding, DE
Art Deco bench with a U-shaped frame and flat legs with dark plinths. The sides end straight and
Wood
A vintage chrome 3seater sofa with armrests attr Knoll, circa 1970
Located in View Park, CA
and armrests between each seat, this piece functions as both a sofa and a bench. It features royal
Chrome
Sold|$8,500
Italian Iron and Bronze Bench
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful Italian wrought iron and bronze upholstered settee, Italian 19th century
Wrought Iron, Bronze
Sold|$3,200
19thc. Painted and Carved Bench
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully Carved 19thc Louis XVI style Petit Canape
Danish Minerva Sofa by Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son, 1957
By France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in MIlano, IT
relaxation sofa or bench, with completely restored solid teak structure with new white cotton covering on
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$2,700
Wittmann Odeon Dining Bench in Velvet
By Marco Dessi, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
Wittmann Odeon dining bench 25320 Measures: 150 cm Legs: Beech wood black stained Upholstered in
Velvet
Sold|$5,462
Primitive Solid Wooden Four Seater Bench
Located in London, GB
A four seater bench hewn out of an antique solid wooden bench. Stained black finish. Belgium
Wood
Sold|$2,400
1930's French Settee or Bench
Located in New York, NY
1930's French Bench, just recovered. Great old finish and patina. Great for the end of a bed!
Silver Leaf
Sold|$1,987
19th Century Bench Seat in Cherrywood
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
A high quality cherrywood provincial bench seat, the simple scroll arm and lyre back provides
Fruitwood
Sold|$21,000
Long Oak Bench in Original Leather
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An outstanding and beautiful bench with an exposed hand-carved oak frame wrapped in Ox hide leather
Oak, Leather
Sold|$14,800
Maarten Van Severen Blue bench BB97
By Maarten van Severen
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Rare Maarten Van Severen blue bench BB97 made by Edra. Made of blue polyurethane foam and coating
Polystyrene, Wood
Sold|$4,594
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Bench
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Danish empire bench. Mahogany frame with out scrolled sides, apron with inlays in satin
Mahogany
Sold|$19,700 / set
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Jean Paul Gaultier
By Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier, Hans Hopfer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Whether as a corner sofa, straight sofa, armchair, bench seat or extra bed, the Mah Jong was conceived to
Silk, Velvet
Le Mah Jong Roche Bobois Modular Sofa Square Cushion Set Missoni Silk Corduroy
By Roche Bobois, Missoni, Hans Hopfer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, straight sofa, armchair, bench seat or extra bed, the Mah Jong was conceived to be able to freely adapt in
Textile
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Corner Lounge Chair Roche Bobois Gaultier Teal Silk
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
design. Whether as a corner sofa, straight sofa, armchair, bench seat or extra bed, the Mah Jong was
Silk, Velvet
Sold|$1,500
Wrought-Iron Bench in the Regency Manner
Located in New York, NY
Wrought-Iron Bench in the Regency Manner
French Ornately-Carved & giltwood Bench, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and gilt wood bench with upholstered seat from the late 19th century. This antique
Wood, Giltwood
Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood “Krobo” Bench, Norway, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Mellemstrands Trevareindustri
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Krobo bench, table designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Manufactured in Norway by Mellemstrands
Rosewood
Torbjørn Afdal Rosewood “Krobo” Bench, Norway, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Mellemstrands Trevareindustri
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Krobo bench, table designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Manufactured in Norway by Mellemstrands
Rosewood
Charming American Meeting House Bench New England
Located in Bellport, NY
Charming antique American Meeting House Bench from the Boston area.Pine seats,cherry wood back and
Pine, Cherry
Sold|$2,560
Bench by Roger Tallon, Flambo circa 1966
By Roger Tallon
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
This bench, designed by the renowned French designer Roger Tallon, represents a variant of the
Metal
Vintage De Sede 'DS 2011' Modernist Two-Seater Sofa in Beige Leather, 1980s
By De Sede
Located in Zagreb, HR
Organically shaped modernist vintage sofa bench or loveseat, model DS-2011 by De Sede. Stunning
Leather
Sold|$1,713
Victorian Oak Settle Monks Bench 1850 Gothic
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic mid-Victorian oak settle or monks bench Features elaborately carved details including the
Oak
Oak Art Deco Haagse School Bench or Sofa by J.C. Jansen for L.O.V. Oosterbeek
By L.O.V. Oosterbeek, J.C. Jansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and very rare Art Deco Haagse School bench or sofa. Design by J.C. Jansen for L.O.V
Fabric, Oak
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Jean Paul Gaultier Silk Velvet
By Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier, Hans Hopfer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
profound impact on interior design. Whether as a corner sofa, straight sofa, armchair, bench seat or extra
Silk, Velvet
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Jean Paul Gaultier Silk Velvet
By Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier, Hans Hopfer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
impact on interior design. Whether as a corner sofa, straight sofa, armchair, bench seat or extra bed
Silk, Velvet
Le Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Jean Paul Gaultier Silk Velvet
By Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier, Hans Hopfer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
profound impact on interior design. Whether as a corner sofa, straight sofa, armchair, bench seat or extra
Silk, Velvet
Sold|$7,000
Teak and Cane Sofa by Hans Olsen
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Teak and cane sofa / bench by Hans Olsen. This piece is modular and can be arranged to best meet
Teak, Cane
English Regency Upholstered Large Carved Wood Bench
Located in New York, NY
Vinyl upholstery.
Les Arcs Bench by Charlotte Perriand circa 1973
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Imagined by Charlotte Perriand, this sofa bed was once part of the furnishings in the apartments of
Pine
Les Arcs Bench by Charlotte Perriand circa 1973
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Imagined by Charlotte Perriand, this sofa bed was once part of the furnishings in the apartments of
Pine
Les Arcs Bench by Charlotte Perriand circa 1973
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Imagined by Charlotte Perriand, this sofa bed was once part of the furnishings in the apartments of
Pine
Les Arcs Bench by Charlotte Perriand circa 1973
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Imagined by Charlotte Perriand, this sofa bed was once part of the furnishings in the apartments of
Pine
19THC PENNSYLVANIA SPINDLE LOVE SEAT BENCH/RARE FORM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC PENNSYLVANIA SPINDLE LOVE SEAT/BENCH WITH ORIGINAL CASTERS IN PRISTINE CONDITION,SQUARE NAIL
Pine
Mario Ceroli '1938', Three-Seat Bench, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Ceroli
Located in Greding, DE
Large three-seat bench in pine of slatted construction with scalloped seat and back. Stamped Ceroli
Pine
Camila Bench by Achile Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1984
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Lisboa, PT
The Camila Bench by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, designed in 1984, is an iconic piece of
Metal
Les Arcs Bench by Charlotte Perriand circa 1973
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
This example of a sofa bed was once part of the furnishings in the apartments of the iconic
Pine
Swedish Neoclassical Style Upholstered Bench with Egyptian Revival Carvings
Located in Atlanta, GA
aesthetic. This 19th century Swedish sofa bench with arms is the perfect lounging piece to add a dash of
Upholstery, Birch
American Empire Upholstered Flame Mahogany Serpentine Bench, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire Grecian classical bench features flame mahogany frame in serpentine form
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sigvard Bernadotte Love Seat Bench for France & Daverkosen
Located in Miami, FL
Fine two seater bench designed by Count Sigvard Bernadotte (his father, King of Sweden) for France
Foam
Baroque Bench with Green Velvet Upholstery, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A large Baroque bench from the 18th century, supported by six elegantly curved cabriole legs. The
Velvet, Softwood
Pierre Jeanneret, Peon or Public Bench, Chandigarh late 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
, ensuring their longevity. This rare bench or sofa is an authentic piece from Chandigarh and is in worn
Teak, Fabric
Sold|$9,027 / item
Frameworks Terlingua Bench Seat with Frameworks Onyx Wooden Legs
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
The Terlingua low leg sofa and sectional take inspiration and motifs from the west Texas town it is
Fabric, Wood
Danish Bench Side Table by Edward Frank & Bjorn Folkmann
Located in Stratford, CT
'Turnabout' Bench Seat/Table with One, Two or Three Seats
Walnut, Upholstery
Fine Mediterranean Revival Cast Bronze and Brass Bench
Located in Bellport, NY
Handsomely detailed cast bronze elements include crossed and curved curule legs supporting upholstered seat and arm-rests.Brass stretcher and double brass rod,turnings,finials,and ce...
Bronze, Brass
Leather and metal bench by Marzio Cecchi, circa 1970
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in PARIS, FR
Bench by Italian designer Marzio Cecchi, 1970s. Metal structure and high-end cognac leather. One-of
Metal
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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