Lion Carved Bench
Antique Early 19th Century English Jacobean Benches
Oak
1990s Benches
Wood
Antique 1860s Scottish Gothic Revival Benches
Brass
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Benches
Oak
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Benches
Oak
Antique 18th Century Italian Benches
Walnut
20th Century American Empire Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Stools
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Stools
Wood, Leather
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Stools
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Screens and Room Dividers
Textile, Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Central American Egyptian Revival Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
Oak, Pine
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
Oak, Pine
Late 20th Century Egyptian Revival Benches
Textile, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Benches
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Benches
Oak
Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Benches
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1930s Italian Regency Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Benches
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace...
Mirror, Wood, Oak
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1920s English Regency Revival Footstools
Beech
Vintage 1920s French Classical Roman Stools
Metal, Iron
Antique 19th Century German Benches
20th Century Neoclassical Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Benches
Walnut
2010s American Regency Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Benches
Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Benches
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Hardwood
Antique 1890s Dutch Renaissance Revival Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Regency Benches
Silk, Giltwood
1990s French Regency Benches
Beech
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Benches
Velvet, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Neoclassical Patio and Garden F...
Stone
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Patio and Garden Furniture
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Patio and Garden Furniture
Limestone
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Benches
Wood
Late 20th Century Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Patio and Garden F...
Limestone
20th Century Italian Benches
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Regency Benches
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Revival Benches
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Patio and Garden Furniture
Marble
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Patio and Garden Furniture
Marble
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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.
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