Bench Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brutalist Benches
Iron
Late 20th Century American Benches
Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Antique 1850s French Benches
Iron
20th Century Benches
Iron
20th Century Benches
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Benches
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Benches
Iron
20th Century Italian Benches
Iron
20th Century Benches
Iron
Antique 1880s Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Iron
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Benches
Iron
Vintage 1960s Benches
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Directoire Benches
Brass, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Benches
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s Spanish Benches
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wrought Iron
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century Benches
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Benches
Iron
2010s American Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Benches
Iron
Antique 19th Century Belgian Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Late 20th Century American Industrial Benches
Iron
2010s American Benches
Iron
2010s American Benches
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Benches
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Benches
Iron
2010s American Benches
Iron
2010s American Benches
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Iron
Antique Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Vintage 1940s French Benches
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Brass, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Benches
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Czech Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Benches
Iron
Late 20th Century North American Regency Benches
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s French Benches
Brass, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Benches
Iron
Vintage 1930s Spanish Benches
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Late 20th Century French Benches
Iron
1990s Benches
Iron
Vintage 1930s Czech Industrial Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Benches
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass, Iron
2010s American Benches
Iron
2010s American Benches
Iron
20th Century American Victorian Benches
Iron
2010s American Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century European Benches
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The weight of a cast iron bench depends mainly on the size of the bench and whether other materials, such as wood are used in it. Cast iron weighs 0.26 pounds per cubic inch, making it quite a heavy material, and ideal for outdoor furniture that you want to ensure can weather heavy winds and precipitation. Shop an array of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
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