Black Lacquer Bench
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Gold
20th Century Rustic Benches
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Ming Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Wood
2010s American Modern Benches
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
2010s European Minimalist Benches
Fiberglass
2010s European Minimalist Benches
Fiberglass
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Benches
Pine, Lacquer
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Benches
Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
2010s Lebanese Benches
Lacquer
2010s French Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer, Suede, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Lacquer, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Benches
Wood, Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Benches
Fabric, Wood
2010s Turkish Modern Benches
Wood, Lacquer
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Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Modern Benches
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Benches
Hardwood, Lacquer, Paint
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
2010s Australian Minimalist Benches
Fiberglass
2010s French Benches
Steel
2010s North American Benches
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
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Steel
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Benches
Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Fabric, Maple
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Rush, Birch
2010s American Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Iron
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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.
- What is Chinese black lacquer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Chinese black lacquer is a resin sourced from the Toxicodendron vernicifluum (formerly Rhus verniciflua) tree that grows throughout East Asia. Artisans produce decorative objects entirely from the substance or use it as a finish for wood and other materials. Find a selection of Chinese black lacquer furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To shine lacquer furniture, spray a tiny amount of solvent-based furniture cleaner and then wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Ensure that you choose a product specifically labeled as safe for lacquered finishes. Shop a collection of lacquer furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To fix Japanese black lacquer, take it to a furniture repair shop that has previously worked with the material. Lacquer is very delicate. Attempting to fix a piece on your own could cause further damage. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Japanese black lacquer.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese lacquerware items are finished with a sap that comes from the lacquer tree. This finish is prone to degradation, especially if exposed to sun and water, and age will take its toll as well. To clean lacquerware items, wet a lint-free cloth and wring as much water out as you can, then wipe the item. Finish by drying it with a soft lint-free cloth. Shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese lacquerware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Though you can't exactly refinish black lacquer furniture, you can repaint it. As long as you prep the furniture with a primer, you should easily be able to repaint.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether you can use furniture polish on black lacquer furniture depends on the formulation. Heavier polishes may cause streaks and damage the finish. For best results, read the labels carefully and only choose products intended for lacquer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lacquer furniture.
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