Bench Settee
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Settees
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century Dutch Benches
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Cherry
Early 20th Century French Empire Settees
Bronze
Vintage 1980s American Victorian Settees
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Benches
Aluminum
Antique Early 1900s Benches
Beech
Early 20th Century American Country Benches
Oak, Leather
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Settees
Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Benches
Wood, Burl
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Benches
Cotton, Mahogany
Antique 1820s American American Colonial Benches
Pine
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches
Bouclé, Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century American American Classical Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Settees
Wood, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century British Jacobean Benches
Cane, Oak
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Benches
Faux Leather, Cedar
Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Benches
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Benches
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Benches
Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Wool, Hardwood, Ash
Antique Late 19th Century European Jacobean Benches
Cane, Walnut
Late 20th Century Adirondack Benches
Bamboo
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Benches
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Oak
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Wool, Hardwood, Ash
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Country Benches
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Benches
Oak
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Settees
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century Primitive Settees
Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
Vintage 1960s Swedish Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Settees
Upholstery, Poplar, Pine
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century American Country Painted Furniture
Pine
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Benches
Cut Steel
2010s American Benches
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron, Wire
Late 20th Century French Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Benches
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Loveseats
Linen, Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century European Benches
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Teak
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Canapes
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1920s British Late Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
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Bench Settee 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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