Bench United Kingdom
2010s British Benches
Wool, Ash, Oak
Antique 19th Century British Regency Benches
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century British Benches
Oak
2010s British Benches
Wood, Elm, Oak, Walnut
2010s British Benches
Wood, Beech, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Benches
Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Benches
Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Benches
Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Benches
Plaster
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Benches
Oak
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Benches
Leather, Walnut
2010s British Modern Benches
Nylon
Antique 19th Century British Country Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century British Benches
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Rustic Benches
Oak
Antique 18th Century British Neoclassical Benches
Teak
2010s British Minimalist Benches
Tulipwood
Antique 1890s British Benches
Pine
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Antique 1820s British Regency Benches
Mahogany
2010s British Benches
Leather, Fruitwood, Walnut
2010s British Benches
Leather, Papercord, Oak
2010s British Modern Benches
Stone
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century British Rococo Benches
Teak
20th Century British Regency Benches
Brass
2010s British Modern Benches
Nylon
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bouclé, Oak
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Antique 1880s British Benches
Pine
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Benches
Wood, Fabric
20th Century British Victorian Benches
Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Benches
Leather, Cotton, Satin, Wood
2010s British Benches
Leather, Papercord, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Benches
Aluminum
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century British Chinese Chippendale Benches
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British William IV Benches
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Benches
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century British Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century British Belle Époque Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Benches
Brass
2010s British Benches
Aluminum
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Benches
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Benches
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Benches
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Benches
2010s British Modern Benches
Wool, Upholstery, Foam
2010s British Modern Benches
Aluminum
Vintage 1920s British Regency Benches
Walnut
Antique 18th Century British Rustic Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Benches
Walnut
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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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