Bench With Cushion And Back
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Faux Leather, Oak
2010s Spanish Belle Époque Benches
Iron
Vintage 1930s Danish Benches
Wool, Oak
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Benches
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Spanish Belle Époque Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Bohemian Benches
Rattan
2010s American Modern Benches
Wood, Maple
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Faux Leather, Pine
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Faux Leather, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Benches
Leather, Maple
Antique 18th Century British Benches
Linen, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
2010s American Modern Benches
Velvet, Faux Fur
Early 20th Century French Rustic Benches
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
2010s Italian Benches
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Benches
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Textile, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Benches
Wood
Antique 18th Century British George III Benches
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Benches
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
Vintage 1910s English Benches
Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron, Wrought Iron
2010s Italian Benches
Metal
2010s American Modern Benches
Maple
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches
Pine, Plywood
Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Benches
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Linen, Faux Leather
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Benches
Wood, Paint
20th Century Rustic Benches
Pine
Mid-20th Century Benches
Wrought Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Benches
Textile, Oak
Early 20th Century American American Classical Benches
Bronze
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Benches
Macassar, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Polyester, Wood
Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Revival Benches
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut, Upholstery, Velvet, Polyester
Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Tibetan Benches
Teak
Early 20th Century British Benches
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Benches
Oak
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
2010s American Benches
Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s South African Minimalist Benches
Steel
2010s American Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Alpaca, Linen
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Mission Benches
Linen, Silk, Oak
Antique 18th Century Benches
Oak
20th Century Benches
Chestnut
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Velvet, Mohair, Wood, Foam, Upholstery, Fabric
20th Century Benches
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
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Bench With Cushion And Back 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A bench with a back on it is usually just called a bench, while one without a back is a backless bench. Pieces placed in public areas to seat one or two people are park benches. Longer, more decorative ones for home use are garden benches. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of benches.
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