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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Linen, Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Benches
Wood
2010s Italian Benches
Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Brutalist Benches
Suede, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Lacquer
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Benches
Leather, Sheepskin
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Benches
Leather, Sheepskin
2010s American Modern Benches
Steel
2010s American Modern Benches
Metal, Steel
2010s American Modern Benches
Metal, Steel
2010s Canadian Anglo-Japanese Tables
Cedar
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Hardwood, Maple
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Hardwood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Foam, Maple, Down
2010s Austrian Benches
Textile
2010s Austrian Benches
Textile
2010s Austrian Benches
Textile
2010s Dutch Benches
Wood
2010s German Benches
Fabric, Wood
2010s Dutch Benches
Wood
2010s American Modern Benches
Velvet, Foam, Birdseye Maple, Maple, Walnut, Beads
2010s American Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Benches
Leather, Fabric
2010s Italian Greek Revival Benches
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Metal
2010s American Modern Benches
Leather, Sheepskin, Faux Leather, Foam, Maple, Walnut
2010s American Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Benches
Wood, Textile
2010s Italian Benches
Leather, Fabric
2010s Italian Greek Revival Benches
Leather, Walnut
2010s American Benches
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Benches
Glass
2010s American Modern Benches
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Benches
Wood, Walnut, Oak, Maple, Ash
2010s American Modern Benches
Leather, Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood, Pine
2010s Benches
Metal
2010s French Modern Benches
Steel
2010s Italian Art Deco Benches
Fabric, Beech
2010s Italian Benches
Leather
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches
Upholstery, Plywood
2010s French Modern Benches
Leather, Fabric, Wool
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Benches
Iron
2010s Italian Art Deco Benches
Beech, Textile, Wood
2010s Italian Benches
Textile
2010s Italian Art Deco Benches
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Mahogany
2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Marble
2010s Italian Art Deco Benches
Fabric, Beech
2010s Italian Art Deco Benches
Fabric, Beech
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Hardwood
2010s American Benches
Wood
2010s American Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Maple
2010s American Modern Benches
Maple
2010s North American Organic Modern Benches
Wenge
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Maple, Walnut
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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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