Black Sofa Bench
2010s Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Sofas
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
2010s Austrian Sofas
Leather, Fabric
2010s Indonesian Modern Sofas
Velvet
2010s American Sofas
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Benches
Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Ebony, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Benches
Concrete
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Arts and Crafts Benches
Metal, Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Andorran Sofas
Fabric
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair
20th Century Art Deco Benches
Leather, Velvet
2010s American Modern Sofas
Aluminum
1990s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Benches
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Velvet
2010s Austrian Modern Loveseats
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Formica, Birch
Mid-20th Century Spanish Benches
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Wool
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Mahogany, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Minimalist Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Polyester
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Benches
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Antique 1890s French Black Forest Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s Mexican Benches
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century European Sofas
Aluminum
Vintage 1920s American Rustic Sofa Tables
Pine
2010s Austrian Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Faux Leather, Upholstery
1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather
Mid-20th Century North American Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum
20th Century American Modern Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Benches
Rattan
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Benches
Chrome
2010s European Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary German Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Sofas
Leather
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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 a bench seat sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bench seat sofa is a seating system that can seat two to three people at a time. Generally, a bench seat sofa does not have a backrest. Find a collection of antique and vintage bench seat sofas on 1stDibs today.
- What is a bench sofa called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024A bench sofa is sometimes called a settee. However, you can also simply refer to it as a bench sofa. Both terms refer to an upholstered furnishing with a long seat and either an open back or a low backrest. Shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary settees and other sofas on 1stDibs.
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