Foot Bench
20th Century Benches
Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Benches
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Chestnut, Oak, Walnut
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Concrete
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Concrete
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Steel
2010s American Modern Benches
Velvet, Foam, Birdseye Maple, Maple, Beads
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Steel
2010s American Modern Benches
Leather, Sheepskin, Faux Leather, Foam, Maple, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Chestnut, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Chestnut, Oak, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Linen, Wood
Late 20th Century American Ming Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Benches
Teak
Antique 1840s French Aubusson Footstools
Fabric, Tapestry, Wool, Wood, Nutwood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Benches
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Benches
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Benches
Wrought Iron
2010s American Benches
Wood, Ash
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Steel
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Benches
Walnut
2010s American Benches
Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut, Leather
Antique 19th Century Northern Irish Directoire Benches
Pine
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Benches
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Benches
Birdseye Maple
2010s American Benches
Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Travertine
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
2010s American Anglo-Japanese Benches
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Revival Benches
Beech
Antique 1830s French Benches
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Benches
Leather, Maple
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Maple
20th Century Chippendale Benches
Oak, Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Empire Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s North American Rustic Benches
Steel
2010s North American Rustic Benches
Steel
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Wood
Vintage 1920s English Country Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century British Anglo-Indian Benches
20th Century French Renaissance Benches
Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Early 20th Century French Benches
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
20th Century Rustic Benches
Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1970s French Louis XVI Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1960s South American Louis XVI Benches
Wood, Burlap
Vintage 1960s South American Louis XVI Benches
Burlap, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Benches
Pine
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
2010s Turkish Minimalist Benches
Wood, Oak
Antique 1890s American High Victorian Benches
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Country Benches
Pine
20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Benches
Upholstery, Rosewood
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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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021A bench at the foot of a bed is called a bedroom bench or an end-of-bed bench. It has many uses — it can be a place to keep a folded blanket or bedspread or a surface to keep your robe or sleepwear ready for bedtime. Shop a range of vintage and antique bedroom benches on 1stDibs.
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