Bench Elegant
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Benches
Walnut
1990s Chinese Modern Benches
Chrome
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Rush, Beech
2010s Spanish Shaker Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s Benches
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Pine
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Upholstery, Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Benches
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Benches
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Benches
Fabric, Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century Louis XVI Benches
Mohair, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Benches
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Neoclassical Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Benches
Wood, Lacquer
2010s American Chinoiserie Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique 1790s Georgian Benches
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Benches
Wood, Teak
2010s Italian Benches
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wool, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Regency Benches
Mahogany
2010s Benches
Leather, Cherry
2010s French Benches
Bronze
Early 2000s Benches
Faux Fur, Wood
2010s American Brutalist Benches
Cast Stone, Cement, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Cut Steel, Stai...
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Benches
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Benches
Wood
2010s Italian Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Textile
Mid-20th Century American Regency Benches
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Brass
Vintage 1970s North American American Empire Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Benches
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Benches
Brass
2010s Turkish Modern Benches
Wood, Oak
2010s Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary European Benches
Marble
Vintage 1940s French Benches
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Regency Benches
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Benches
Wood
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bouclé, Oak
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bouclé, Linen, Walnut
20th Century American Benches
Zebra Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Reclaimed Wood
2010s Turkish Modern Benches
Wood, Oak
2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Wood, Oak
2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Wood, Oak
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Bench Elegant For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Bench Elegant?
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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