Deep Bench
2010s German Benches
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Other Benches
Upholstery
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Benches
Oak
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Benches
Lucite
2010s American Other Benches
Upholstery
2010s American Benches
Rope, Hardwood
2010s American Benches
Metal
2010s American Benches
Wood, Ash
2010s American Modern Benches
Concrete, Cement
20th Century American Benches
Steel, Iron
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Benches
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Benches
Elm
Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches
Pine
2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Benches
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Pine
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Benches
Wood
1990s Neoclassical Revival Benches
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Benches
Pine
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Gustavian Benches
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Benches
Elm
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Benches
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Benches
Teak
Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches
Pine
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Beech
Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches
Pine
20th Century Chinese Rustic Benches
Wood
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Benches
Steel
Antique 19th Century European Black Forest Benches
Wood
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches
Pine
Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches
Pine
Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches
Pine
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Antique Early 1900s Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Benches
Mirror, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Benches
Oak
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Benches
Cotton, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century French Rustic Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1880s German Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Sheepskin, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Benches
Pine
Late 20th Century American Rustic Benches
Fir, Pine
Antique 18th Century Spanish Primitive Benches
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s German Modern Benches
Steel
2010s Australian Post-Modern Benches
Wood, Sheepskin
2010s American Modern Benches
Fabric, Wool, Foam
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Deep Bench For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Deep Bench?
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Bench seats are typically around 18 inches deep.
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