English Bench With Back
Early 20th Century English Benches
Wood, Paint
20th Century English Queen Anne Benches
Oak
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Benches
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Benches
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Benches
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Benches
Elm
Antique 19th Century English Other Benches
Wood, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Benches
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Benches
Oak, Pine
Mid-20th Century English Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Antique 18th Century English Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Benches
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Benches
Textile, Oak
Antique 19th Century Benches
Pine
Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Revival Benches
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut, Upholstery, Velvet, Polyester
Vintage 1940s English Benches
Metal
Early 20th Century British Benches
Leather, Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Benches
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Benches
Pine
Antique 1860s Scottish Gothic Revival Benches
Brass
Antique 1680s English Charles II Benches
Velvet, Oak
Antique 1790s Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Benches
Linen, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Benches
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Benches
Mahogany
Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Benches
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Jacobean Benches
Oak
Antique 18th Century Benches
Oak
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Benches
Oak
Antique 18th Century Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Oak
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Benches
Oak, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Oak
20th Century Post-Modern Benches
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century English Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Chairs
Wood, Chestnut
Antique 1880s Furniture
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Settees
Oak
Antique 18th Century Gothic Revival Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
2010s English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Elm, Burl
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Patio and Garden Fu...
Iron
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
20th Century English Country Patio and Garden Furniture
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Cupboards
Pine
20th Century Armchairs
Leather, Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Oak
Early 2000s Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Textile, Wood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A bench with a back on it is usually just called a bench, while one without a back is a backless bench. Pieces placed in public areas to seat one or two people are park benches. Longer, more decorative ones for home use are garden benches. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of benches.
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