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'Key Barstool' by Basile Built - Limited Edition
By Basile Built
Located in San Diego, CA
Designed by Basile Built, renowned Design-Fabrication Studio based in San Diego, California, hot
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools
Materials
Steel
'Channel Bench' by Basile Built - Limited Edition
By Basile Built
Located in San Diego, CA
Designed by Basile Built, renowned Design-Fabrication Studio based in San Diego, California, our
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Benches
Materials
Steel
'Steel Ledge' Barstool by Basile Built - Limited Edition
By Basile Built
Located in San Diego, CA
Designed by Basile Built, renowned Design-Fabrication Studio based in San Diego, California, this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools
Materials
Steel
'Upholstered Brass Bar Stool' by Basile Built - Limited Edition
By Basile Built
Located in San Diego, CA
Designed by Basile Built, renowned Design-Fabrication Studio based in San Diego, California, this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools
Materials
Brass
'Angle Bench' Industrial Bench by Basile Built - Limited Edition
By Basile Built
Located in San Diego, CA
Designed by Basile Built, renowned Design-Fabrication Studio based in San Diego, California, this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Benches
Materials
Steel
'Repetition Wins' Chaise Lounge by Basile Built - Limited Edition
By Basile Built
Located in San Diego, CA
Designed by Basile Built, renowned Design-Fabrication Studio based in San Diego, California, this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel
'Foundation Dining Chair' by Basile Built - Limited Edition
By Basile Built
Located in San Diego, CA
Designed by Basile Built, renowned Design-Fabrication Studio based in San Diego, California, our
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Built-in Cedar Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Stool Built-in Cedar in natural solid cedar wood,
Wood treated with natural pine extracts wax
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
Materials
Cedar
'Foundation' Barstool by Basile Studio - Limited Edition
By Basile Built
Located in San Diego, CA
Designed by Basile Built, renowned Design-Fabrication Studio based in San Diego, California, our
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools
Materials
Steel
Built to Order Armless Bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our built to order bench is completely customizable. The bench shown has a cushioned back that is
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Maple
Hand Built Stool in Black Metal Frame and Brass Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary stool is a timeless and understated luxury piece. Constructed with lacquered iron frame and fine Siége Velvet. The brushed brass detailing makes this stool a stylis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa with Built-in Sideboard, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa with Built-in Sideboard, Italy, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 37.01 in W 106.3 in D 59.06 in
Hand Built Counter Stool in Black Metal Frame and Brass Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary stool is a timeless and understated luxury piece. Constructed with lacquered iron frame and fine Siége Velvet. The brushed brass detailing makes this stool a stylis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Swedish 1980s Convertible Sofa Lounge Chairs built in Table Daybed
Located in Basel, BS
This unique midcentury design sofa/daybed / Lounge chairs with a table in between is incredibly versatile and minimal!
A beautiful functional design because this piece of very cool...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 28.75 in W 58.25 in D 31 in
Wrought Iron Patio Seating
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
high-quality wrought iron and metal, this vintage wrought iron chaise lounge chair is built to last and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Stunning Tufted Sofa, Custom Built, 1960s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning tufted 12 foot sofa, showstopper!, Custom built in the 1960s, amazing quality and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Custom Built Chesterfield Sofa in Mohair with Solid Bronze Nickel Plated Feet
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom built, classic Chesterfield designed sofa with nickel-plated solid bronze feet that give it
Category
2010s North American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Bronze
H 36 in W 114 in D 42 in
Vintage Contemporary Custom Built Biomorphic Boucle Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
Indulge in luxury and sophistication with this vintage contemporary custom-built biomorphic boucle
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Hand Built Armchair in Painted Metal Frame and Brass Detailing
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary sled base armchair shown in black iron frame with brushed brass details and white bouclé fabric.
Multiple layers of foam with various densities provide high level of com...
Category
2010s European Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Turquoise Sofa Daybed with Built-in End Table
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
is very good. This daybed had the built in end table. Gorgeous walnut frame and original, wait for it
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
H 27.75 in W 100 in D 30.5 in
Banquette in Off White Upholstery. Custom built. 7 Feet, 3 inches Long.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Custom made, super high quality banquette / bench / sofa. Off white upholstery seat and seat back with leather-like vinyl sides and finished back. This was custom made for a space ...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Lounge Chair - Modern Sculptural Seating
By Spazio Bressan
Located in Miami Beach, FL
hospitality settings.
Built with the utmost attention to quality and durability, the Lecco chair is the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
L-Shaped Sofa with Built-in Walnut Side Table with Foam and Fiber Filling
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
L-Shaped Sofa with Built-in Walnut Side Table with Foam and Fiber Filling.
Clean lines and an
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
H 25.6 in W 122.05 in D 78.75 in
Stair Shelf Seating Object by Haus Otto
Located in Geneve, CH
Stair Shelf Seating Object by Haus Otto
Dimensions: D100 x W85 x H95 cm
Materials: Painted
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Sofa, Reproduction by Area ID, Custom Sizes, 100 Ultra Leather, Built IN NJ, USA
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
, washable, very durable. Production time is 8-9 weeks plus delivery. Custom sizes. Price $4500. Built in NJ.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather
H 30 in W 78 in D 34 in
Mid Century Modern Style Custom Built Bentwood Chair
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Style Custom Built Bentwood Chair
Very heavy and well made. Not the most
Category
20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Birch, Birdseye Maple
Please Stand Up Seating Object by Haus Otto
Located in Geneve, CH
Please Stand Up Seating Object by Haus Otto
Dimensions: D25 x W57 x H40 cm
Materials: recycled
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Foam
Vintage Custom Built KPS Group Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage custom built arm chairs. Hand made by the prestigious KPS group in Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Samson Berman Monumental Platform Seating Suite
By Samson Berman
Located in South Charleston, WV
solid walnut pole lamp with cut-out, custom designed and built by Samson Berman, circa 1955. The easy
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Ben Seibel for Stand Built Furniture Midcentury Brass Base Sofa
By Ben Seibel
Located in Countryside, IL
Ben Seibel for stand built furniture midcentury brass base sofa.
This sofa measures: 102 wide x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Please Stand Up Seating Objects by Haus Otto
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Please Stand Up Seating Objects by Haus Otto
Dimensions: D25 x W57 x H40 cm Each
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Foam
Set of 6 Please Stand Up Seating Objects by Haus Otto
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 6 please stand up seating objects by Haus Otto
Dimensions: D25 x W57 x H40 cm Each
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Foam
Serge Haelterman Functional Pop Art Modular Seating Jzuz Living Elements Belgian
By JZUZ Livingelements, Serge Haelterman & Steven Brouns
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Unique and out of production functional seating elements by Belgian designers Serge Haelterman and
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Latex, Rubber
H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
Ben Seibel for Stand Built Dunbar style white sofa on architectural brass base
By Edward Wormley
Located in Ferndale, MI
While this is a large well built couch built in the Edward Wormley Dunbar style . I have recently
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 27 in W 102 in D 31 in
Contemporary Dining Chair with Bucket Back, Built to Order
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Built to order in CT USA, this dining chair is constructed with solid hard maple and comes in
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Gordon Russell Hand Built Ladder Back Oak & Woven Leather Lounge Chairs, 1904
By Gordon Russell
Located in Coronado, CA
built by Gordon Russell around 1904 in Broadway, England. The chairs feature incredible, hand built, peg
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Shaker Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 37 in W 24.75 in D 27 in
Large Angled Sectional with Loose Cushions and Slope Arms, Custom Built
Located in Greenwich, CT
-stitching for a custom tailored look. Our upholstered frames are built with real hardwoods and glue-and
Category
2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Wood
Ben Seibel for Stand Built Furniture Mcm Brass Base Slipper Chairs, Pair
By Ben Seibel
Located in Countryside, IL
Ben Seibel for stand built furniture midcentury brass base slipper chairs - pair.
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 27.5 in D 25.25 in
Ate Van Apeldoorn Inspired Pine Sectional Sofa Set with New Canvas Seating
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ate van Apeldoorn Inspired Pine Sectional Sofa Suite with New Canvas Seating and Built-in Side
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Pine
H 12 in W 119.75 in D 119.75 in
Marcel Kammerer Seating Set Salon Suite, Thonet, Turquoise Green Leather, 1910
By Marcel Kammerer, Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic bentwood set seating group designed by Marcel Kammerer and manufactured by Thonet
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench in Designers Guild Velvet in Denim Blue
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
.
Each Stuart Scott piece is built by hand in our workshop in Wiltshire, England. Nothing is mass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
H 16.93 in W 63 in D 20.48 in
Handmade Modern Bench in Metal and Black Lacquered Wood, In Stock
By Peter Harrison
Located in Middle Grove, NY
this modern bench.
This bench is ready to ship and built as pictured out of Black Lacquered Maple
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Contemporary Isabella Channelled Slipper Chair in Red Velvet with Legs in Walnut
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Stuart Scott piece is built by hand in our workshop in Wiltshire, England. Nothing is mass-produced. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Custom Sectional Sofa with Wood Base
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
upholstered frames are built with real hardwoods and glue-and-dowel joinery, never plywood or pine. The frames
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Hardwood, Fabric, Foam, Down
2 Armchairs in Leather and Wood in Art Deco Style, 1935
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
‘Balzaretti’ Chair in Silver Silk
By Daniel Nikolovski and Danu Chirinciuc
Located in San Pietro di Morubio, Verona
straight lines inspired by primary shapes and colors. Built on a metal frame with slender legs, the glossy
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Tux Chair Special Edition in Navy Melton Wool with Legs in Brass
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Renaissance Wax. Over time the finish will gently patina.
Each Stuart Scott piece is built by hand in our
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 28.75 in W 34.65 in D 33.47 in
Danish Settee in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the way the corpus is built: a thin frame that rests on beautifully sculpted legs that allude to the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Walnut
Iron Stool Used in an Old Japanese Elementary School/Made in 1965
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
has the name of the school and the fact that it was built in 1965.
A simple stool with an oak top
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools
Materials
Iron
Lloyd Contemporary Bar Stool in Wood
By Crump and Kwash
Located in London, GB
The Lloyd barstool by Crump and Kwash, is built using sustainably sourced solid wood, and Italian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Mushroom Ottoman in Marimekko Hyraily
Located in Vallejo, CA
present due to the handmade nature of the stools, however, each stool will be built structurally sound
Category
2010s American Modern Footstools
Materials
Fabric
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Grey Velvet and Wood Feet in Small Size
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece.
The couch has a cushion built into the seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 26.38 in W 70.87 in D 33.86 in
Armchair in Green Wool fabric - Molteni&C by Naoto Fukasawa Market Made in Italy
By Molteni & C, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in New York, NY
a comforting hug. Built upon a curved foundation, the chair's shape follows the curvilinear form
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool
H 36 in W 47.25 in D 28 in
Armchair and stool in leather and wood in Art Deco style, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Contemporary Solid Fluid Spackle Stool in Ceramic
Located in London, GB
solidified in a moment.
The solid Fluid spackle stool is hand-built ceramic that is coated by hand in
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Tile Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Tile Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Built with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Wood
H 41.34 in W 34.65 in D 35.44 in
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Light Pink Velvet and Wood Feet in Small Size
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece.
The couch has a cushion built into the seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 26.38 in W 70.87 in D 33.86 in
French Napoleon III Style Settee in Gold Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
tassel adornments and matching bullion fringe. The beautifully curved back and built in lumbar support
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Materials
Upholstery
Modern Prism Bench in Navy Leather
Located in Wilton, CT
navy leather from Italy and built with lucite legs crafted and polished in the USA.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Leather, Lucite
Set of Two Black Stools in the Style of Charlotte Perriand in Wood 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
a library built in collaboration with Jean Prouvé and commissioned by André Bloc, the founder of the
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
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Built In Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of built in seating available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, every item from our selection of built in seating was constructed with great care. There are 23 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of built in seating you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of built in seating, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of built in seating has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates and Herman Miller are consistently popular.
How Much is a Built In Seating?
Prices for a piece of built in seating start at $301 and top out at $17,500 with the average selling for $6,148.
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.
Questions About Built In Seating
- What are built in cabinets?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Built-in cabinets are cabinets that are constructed to fit a specific space. Typically these cabinets are set into the wall.
- When was Cosanti built?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Cosanti was first built in 1956 based on designs that Italian-American architect Paolo Soleri created. Today, the gallery and studio in Paradise Valley, Arizona, is an Arizona Historic Site and is open for the public to tour. Find a collection of Paolo Soleri pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Paimio Sanatorium was built in 1933 in Paimio, Finland. It originally served as a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients. Architect Alvar Aalto designed the building and the furniture it contained. You'll find a variety of Alvar Aalto furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is Tandem seating?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Tandem seating is a style of seating featuring a series of chairs attached to each other, side by side. It is a common form of seating for use in public spaces, such as waiting rooms or lobbies. Shop an array of tandem seating from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a camel seat?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A camel seat is a stool that features a camel saddle as the base. It is usually topped by a comfortably upholstered seat. This piece of furniture can also be used as an ottoman. On 1stDibs, find an array of camel seats from top sellers worldwide.
- What is banquette seating?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Banquettes are a bench-like seat that can be either freestanding or built into a wall. They're similar to a booth in a restaurant in that they can seat multiple people.
- What is a bench seat?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Benches can be used in nearly every space, from the foyer to the bedroom to the living room. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host several guests with limited space. On 1stDibs, find benches and other seating today.
- What is a seating banquette?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A banquette is a bench that accompanies a table to provide more seating for guests. They usually come upholstered and are different from a booth, which you typically sit in, not on. You can shop a collection of banquette seating from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a cantilever seat?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Cantilever seats are chairs that have a uniquely designed base. Instead of featuring four legs, a cantilever chair has two tubular metal legs in the front. They travel straight down and then bend inward, continuing to the back of the chair where a crossbar joins them. The name of the seat comes from bridge construction and architecture. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cantilever chairs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Bench seats are typically around 18 inches deep.
- What is a backless seat called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A backless seat is also called a stool. It is one of the earliest types of seating. It resembles a chair in many ways. It comprises a single seat with no back or armrests for one person. There are one, two, three, or four legs on the base of a stool. Find a collection of antique and vintage backless seats on 1stDibs today.
- What is a window seat called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A window seat is called a window bench, window nook or alcove. It is a mini sofa without a backrest for filling the gap of a window. Window benches are a great way to utilize extra or unused space for seating.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The standard seat height depends on the type of seating in question. For seating at dining tables, the average seat height is 17 to 23 inches, while the typical seat height for desk chairs ranges from 16 to 21 inches. Seat heights for sofas and loveseats are usually around 17 to 18 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of seating from some of the world's top dealers.
- What are church seats called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Church seats are often called pews. The word comes from the Middle English “pewe,” derived from the Old French word “puie,” meaning balcony. You may also hear people refer to pews as benches, stalls or even simply seats. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of church pews from some of the world's top dealers.
- What is rush seating made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rush seating on chairs is made out of long grasses like cattails. To produce the seats, artisans dry out the plant matter and then carefully weave the pieces together. You can find a range of chairs with rush seating on 1stDibs.
- What are cinema seats called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Cinema seats are sometimes called theater, stadium or auditorium seating. You may also see people simply refer to them as cinema seats. All the names for the seats describe the large public spaces that they provide seating in. You'll find a selection of cinema seats on 1stDibs.
- What are rush seats on chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rush seats are chairs where the seating part is woven out of long, grass-like vegetation. After the material dries, the makers weave it to make a strong surface for sitting. Shop antique rush chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
A loveseat generally has two seats.
- What is a tête-à-tête seat?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A tête-à-tête is a two-seat sofa, similar to a loveseat except for the fact that it’s designed for both seaters to comfortably sit next to one another. It has an s-shaped backing with seats featuring opposite directions. Shop a collection of tête-à-têtes on 1stDibs.
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1950s Dining Thonet
French Provincial Armchair Pair
Built In Shelving
A Set Of 4 Louis Chairs
Outdoor Patio Couch
Walnut Slatted Bench
Walnut Slat Bench
Vanity Benches
Walnut Ceiling
Ebonized Plywood
Jean Prouve Metal Table
Mcm Upholstery
Outdoor Patio Furniture Sofa
Patio Outdoor Sofa
2 Antique Leather Chairs
Striped Arm Chair
Natural Teak Wood Bench
Wood Slat Sofa