Cushion Floor Benches
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Benches
Steel
2010s American Modern Benches
Bouclé, Maple
Vintage 1980s American Arts and Crafts Benches
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
2010s American Organic Modern Benches
Brass
2010s American Organic Modern Benches
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Wood, Cedar
2010s American Organic Modern Benches
Brass
2010s Italian Benches
Textile
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Stools
Giltwood
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Footstools
Silk, Cane, Walnut
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1970s Unknown Spanish Colonial Credenzas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Down, Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Cane, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
Late 20th Century German Rococo Porcelain
Porcelain
1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Sofas
Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Plywood
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Organic Material, Acrylic, Laminate, Wood, Hardwood, Bentwood
2010s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Alabaster, Bronze
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Ebony
Antique Early 1900s English Wall Lights and Sconces
Wood, Blown Glass
2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches
Steel
2010s American Modern Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Organic Modern Coffee and C...
Concrete
2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Marble, Steel, Brass
20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Mohair
2010s South Korean Modern Stools
Ceramic
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany
Recent Sales
2010s English Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Walnut, Paint
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Edwardian Benches
Brass, Steel
Antique 19th Century American Mission Benches
Linen, Silk, Oak
Antique 1890s French Gothic Benches
Walnut
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Great Britain (UK) Modern Living Room Sets
Silk, Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Faux Leather, Teak
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Silk, Velvet
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Biedermeier Benches
Upholstery, Burl
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Benches
Sheepskin, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Benches
Sheepskin, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Benches
Sheepskin, Elm
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Benches
Late 20th Century American Modern Stools
Lucite, Upholstery
2010s Dutch Ottomans and Poufs
Wool
2010s Belgian Hollywood Regency Pillows and Throws
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Silk
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane
20th Century Benches
Beech
20th Century American Benches
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Mahogany, Upholstery, Linen
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Linen, Leather
Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches
Wood
Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Benches
Pine
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Chrome
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Teak
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Daybeds
Rosewood, Linen
Antique Early 19th Century Sofas
Pine
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1950s Sectional Sofas
Teak
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Brass
2010s Moroccan Benches
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Benches
Oak
2010s American Sofas
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Brass
Cushion Floor Benches For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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