Bench Pairs
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Benches
Wrought Iron
Early 2000s American Modern Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
Antique Late 19th Century American Country Benches
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Benches
Wood
Antique 1860s English Gothic Benches
Elm
Early 20th Century Chippendale Benches
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1780s European French Provincial Benches
Elm
Late 20th Century Stools
Cotton, Wicker, Foam
20th Century Georgian Benches
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chippendale Footstools
Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Benches
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Benches
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Benches
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Fruitwood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Benches
Cherry
20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Sets
Metal
Antique 1890s Benches
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary English Country Patio and Garden Furniture
Teak
Vintage 1970s American Modern Benches
Cotton
Vintage 1960s French Benches
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century Benches
Elm
Vintage 1920s Italian Benches
Wood
Antique 1790s Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Iron
20th Century Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Rustic Benches
Pine
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s American Modern Benches
Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Benches
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Early 20th Century North American American Classical Benches
Hardwood
Antique 1880s English Regency Benches
Cane, Beech
Vintage 1970s Benches
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Rustic Benches
Wrought Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Rustic Benches
Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Benches
Concrete
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Benches
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Benches
Pine, Paint
Antique 18th Century English Benches
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Benches
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass, Steel
Antique 18th Century Italian Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Benches
Elm
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Upholstery, Pine
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Bench Pairs 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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