Pair English Folding X Benches in Damask Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant pair of English folding campaign benches embodies the timeless charm of traditional British craftsmanship while offering remarkable versatility, comfort, and decorative ...
Damask
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Campaign Folding Oak 4 Seater Bench. English C.1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous folding bench Original patina. Nice colour of oak I particularly like the side profile. It reminds me of the Jeanneret Chandigarh chair. Good condition. Sturdy constructi...
Oak
Antique English Regency Mahogany Folding Bench Loveseat Sleeper Sofa Campaign
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 19th century museum quality English Regency convertible hall bench or bed. A rectangular form made from walnut with with brass trim. Upholstered in a striped blue and red fabri...
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid 1800s Campaign Bench
Located in Katonah, NY
Folding Campaign bench with newly upholstered velvet stripe fabric.
Iron
1940s Long Industrial US Navy Folding Nautical Campaign Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This long rustic industrial nautical campaign bench was made for use on U.S. Navy ships in the 1940s.
Metal
Pair of Maison Jansen Black Leather, Brass and Brushed Nickel Benches
By Maison Jansen
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Maison Jansen sling seat folding Campaign benches. Restored black leather seats with new backing.
Steel, Brass, Nickel
Pair of Maison Jansen Campaign Style Benches
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
MAISON JANSEN Pair of campaign style folding ‘x’ benches in steel with brass mounts and black leather upholstery.
Steel, Brass
Nautical Folding Campaign Industrial Bench
Located in New York, NY
Weathered pine top supported by hand wrought metal folding legs. Circa 1930's Naval issue in great original patina.
Metal
Naval Aircraft Carrier Folding Table and Benches
By United States Navy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1930s naval/ aircraft carrier table and 2 matching benches. Beautifully engineered and solid folding table and benches! Heavy metal legs fold open or shut to allow for easy set-up! I...
Iron
Sold
H 27.5 in W 23.5 in D 4.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Brown Jordan Nomad Ottomans Folding Campaign Style, 1970s
By Brown Jordan
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Features original brown colored powder-coated aluminum/metal frames with brown mesh fabric. These folding Campaign style benches can be used as indoor or outdoor pieces as an accompa...
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Campaign Style Benches In Oak And Leather By Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
This striking pair of X-form folding campaign-style benches are constructed of stained and carved Slovenian oak and the original stitched leather.
Oak
Small Antique 19 th c Iron Folding Bed/Garden/ Sofa
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Smal folding iron garden bed that can be used as a sofa.
Metal
Early 20th Century French Oak Farm Bench, Banquette
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French artisan made oak farm table bench from the turn of the twentieth century is constructed using hand pegged mortise and tenon joinery and features a seat with rounded ends ...
Oak
$2,700
H 38.19 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in
Antique Swedish Regency Mahogany Chaise Lounge Sofa, Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Period Swedish Karl Johan style design featuring strong sabre legs and a scrolled back. Karl Johan style is similar to the English Regency period. Very versatile chaise we see either...
Wood
$3,710Sale Price|30% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
$4,200 / set
H 18.25 in W 19.5 in D 14.75 in
Pair of Swedish 18th Century Louis XVI Style Bench-stools
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish pair of Louis XVI style benches (interchangeable as footstools or ottomans) dating to the 1700’s. These classically styled benches have a neutral colored top cushion filled...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Oak Open Arm Bench
Located in Wichita, KS
Impressive 19th century French provincial oak bench with an exceptionally long 117-inch profile and beautifully aged surface. Constructed with a long plank seat, open back, shaped ar...
Oak
$1,500
H 30 in W 47 in D 25.5 in
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Barrel Back Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Victorian/American Empire Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Barrel Back Settee Lovesea...
Mahogany
$3,495
H 36 in W 56 in D 24 in
Antique English Chaise Lounge Bench Victorian Hall Seat Carved Walnut c1880
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique English Chaise Lounge Bench Victorian Hall Seat Carved Walnut c1880. Direct from England, a distinctive antique Victorian chaise lounge bench with elegant proportions and ex...
Textile, Walnut
Thomasville Regency Style Carved Mahogany Camelback Sofa
Located in Oakwood, GA
Thomasville Regency Style Carved Mahogany Camelback Sofa, 87"W Thomasville quality craftsmanship Regency style design Solid carved mahogany exposed frame Dramatic camelback crest rai...
Fabric, Mahogany
Victorian Chaise Longue Couch Day Bed Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Pretty Victorian Mahogany Chaise Longue is Raised Upon Shaped and Carved Legs Which Retain Their Original Brass and Porcelain Castors. Circa 1860 The Chaise Longue Has Recently ...
Mahogany
$4,090
H 47.5 in W 77 in D 22 in
Antique Oak Mission Arts and Crafts Gothic Style Bench Settee c. 1900/1930's
By Gustav Stickley, Charles Limbert
Located in New York, NY
Incredible Mission, Gothic, Arts and Crafts style settee, bench, constructed of quarter sawn oak, and oak veneer. The bench features back supports with pyramid form capitals, a drama...
Oak
Rustic Pine Bench, France, circa 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rustic pine bench was produced in France around 1900 and reflects the straightforward functionality of traditional rural furniture. Constructed in solid pine, the bench is chara...
Wood, Pine
19th Century French Oak Open Arm Bench
Located in Wichita, KS
Impressive 19th century French provincial oak bench with an exceptionally long 117-inch profile and beautifully aged surface. Constructed with a long plank seat, open back, shaped ar...
Oak
$3,495
H 33.86 in W 53.15 in D 19.69 in
French Art Deco Patinated Oak and Rush Bench, France 1930s, Organic Modern
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
A refined and highly architectural French Art Deco bench crafted in solid oak with woven rush seating and back panels, dating to the 1930s. This elegant three-seat bench embodies th...
Rush, Oak
$2,450 / set
H 18.5 in W 24 in D 16 in
Pair of Regency Style Stools - Reupholstered and Refinished in Your Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Regency Style Stools or Benches, American, circa 1960s. They are currently being refinished and reupholstered and they can be completed in your choice of color and reupholste...
Upholstery, Wood
$9,800Sale Price|33% Off
H 26 in W 45 in D 18 in
Pair of Antique Moorish Carved Hardwood and Inlaid Upholstered Benches
Located in San Francisco, CA
The semi-attached leather cushion flanked by dramatic flared openwork arms with intricate inlay over a similar openwork apron and turned elements creating an elaborate latticework; w...
Wood
$3,895 / set
H 24.25 in W 24 in D 18 in
Pair Louis XVI Style Benches with High Upholstered Arms And New Leather
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this pair of Louis XVI style benches date from approximately 1900. Benches feature decorative carving on frames, tapered and reeded legs, tall sides with upholstered...
Brass
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Robertsbridge, England
Italian Classical Carved Sink Basin This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble with added carved relief detail, these designs have no...
Marble
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$1,352 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$2,500 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$641Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$1,681 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
Unavailable|$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Mid 18th Century Antique Brown Floral English Axminster Rug, 1760
Located in New York, NY
Antique Brown Floral English Axminster Rug Made in Axminster, Devon, Great Britain, circa 1760 (George III) Provenance: Baron Guy de Rothschild 29' 10" x 17' 11" (909.32 x 546.10 cm)
Wool
$16,266 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
$95,650
H 35.04 in W 60.24 in D 81.11 in
Live Edge Bathtub Carved from Single Piece of Wood, Fully Functional, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique functional sculpture carved from a single piece of wood in the shape of a bathtub. This magnificent bathtub is carved by artists with basic wood carving power tools with dedic...
Wood
$305,899 / set
H 75 in Dm 29 in
Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Louis XV style Ormolu and crystal girandoles Probably by Baccarat Constructed from finely cast and chased ormolu, the imposing floor candelabra—almost 2-me...
Crystal, Ormolu
Brutalist Organic Bench, France, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This striking wooden bench embodies the bold aesthetic of brutalist design, seamlessly blending raw textures with organic forms. Crafted from solid wood, its sculptural presence evok...
Wood
English Mahogany Writing Table, Early 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite writing desk is crafted of rich mahogany and features the straightforward design prevalent in England during the early 19th century. A luxurious leather-covered top pr...
Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
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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