Dining Banquette
2010s American Modern Sofas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Settees
Fabric, Hardwood, Maple
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Linen, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Sectional Sofas
Cotton, Foam, Wood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery
2010s American Modern Sofas
Oak, Wood
2010s North American Modern Dining Room Tables
Acrylic, Ash, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s Modern Dining Room Chairs
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century British Stools
Bronze
Late 20th Century European Stools
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s French Desks and Writing Tables
Berlin Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Settees
Velvet, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Settees
Velvet, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bamboo, Lucite
Recent Sales
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Tables
Pine
20th Century Stools
Antique 1820s Swedish Empire Stools
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century English William IV Stools
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Stools
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary American Primitive Farm Tables
Bubinga
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Wood
2010s American Modern Benches
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Ottomans and Poufs
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Benches
Fabric, Oak
20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Sets
Iron
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Sets
Laminate, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Stools
Linen, Oak, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Other Dining Room Tables
Cast Stone, Marble
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Wood
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Stools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Leather
Antique 1830s English William IV Stools
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Stools
Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Stools
Tapestry, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Benches
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Velvet
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Oak
Vintage 1980s American Modern Console Tables
Granite
20th Century Swedish Sofas
Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Benches
Wood, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Benches
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Sets
Wood
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Settees
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Stools
Silk, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Stools
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Sectional Sofas
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Chrome
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century American Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Foam
Antique 19th Century Spanish Stools
Wood
20th Century French Sideboards
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
Tôle, Bronze
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Vintage 1960s Italian Console Tables
Slate, Iron
Vintage 1970s American Console Tables
Marble
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Vintage 1960s American More Mirrors
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Wood
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Rattan, Reed
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Night Stands
Burl, Poplar
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Paper
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Oak, Glass
Dining Banquette For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Dining Banquette?
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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