Antique Window Seat
18th Century British Regency Antique Window Seat
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Antique Window Seat
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Window Seat
Mahogany
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Window Seat
Oak
Early 1900s William IV Antique Window Seat
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Window Seat
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Window Seat
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Window Seat
Rope, Pine, Paint
19th Century Chinese Antique Window Seat
Teak
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Window Seat
Oak
18th Century Antique Window Seat
Leather
1880s British Hepplewhite Antique Window Seat
Walnut
Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Window Seat
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Window Seat
Oak
19th Century French Antique Window Seat
Oak
Early 20th Century Adam Style Antique Window Seat
Pine
19th Century English Victorian Antique Window Seat
Oak
Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Window Seat
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Adam Style Antique Window Seat
Fabric, Mahogany
1830s English Regency Antique Window Seat
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Window Seat
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century English Antique Window Seat
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Window Seat
Upholstery, Mahogany
1750s Irish George II Antique Window Seat
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Window Seat
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Window Seat
Linen, Wood, Paint
Late 18th Century English Antique Window Seat
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Window Seat
Upholstery, Rosewood
1890s French Edwardian Antique Window Seat
Bronze
1890s Antique Window Seat
Oak
19th Century Georgian Antique Window Seat
Velvet
19th Century English Victorian Antique Window Seat
Elm, Mahogany
19th Century British Antique Window Seat
Fruitwood
18th Century Chippendale Antique Window Seat
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Window Seat
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Window Seat
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Chippendale Antique Window Seat
Wood
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Window Seat
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century North American American Empire Antique Window Seat
Mahogany
19th Century American American Empire Antique Window Seat
Satin, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Window Seat
Gesso
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Window Seat
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Louis Philippe Antique Window Seat
Paint
Late 19th Century English Antique Window Seat
Wood, Oak
19th Century British George III Antique Window Seat
Fabric
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Window Seat
Oak
1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Window Seat
Pine
19th Century French Provincial Antique Window Seat
Walnut
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Window Seat
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Window Seat
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century French Rococo Antique Window Seat
Brass
1920s French Renaissance Revival Antique Window Seat
Marble
Late 19th Century French Antique Window Seat
Cane, Walnut
1890s Arts and Crafts Antique Window Seat
Oak
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Window Seat
Oak
Early 1900s Louis Philippe Antique Window Seat
Pine
19th Century Gothic Antique Window Seat
Oak
Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Window Seat
Pine
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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 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.
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