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20th Century Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Benches
Chestnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Chestnut, Oak, Walnut
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Concrete
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Concrete
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Steel
2010s American Modern Benches
Velvet, Foam, Birdseye Maple, Maple, Walnut, Beads
2010s American Modern Benches
Leather, Sheepskin, Faux Leather, Foam, Maple, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Oak, Chestnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Walnut, Chestnut, Oak
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Cotton, Velvet
Late 20th Century American Ming Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1840s French Aubusson Footstools
Walnut, Nutwood, Wood, Wool, Tapestry, Fabric
2010s American Benches
Wood, Ash
Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Benches
Bronze
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Steel
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Benches
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century Northern Irish Directoire Benches
Pine
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Benches
Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Maple
2010s American Anglo-Japanese Benches
Oak
Antique 1830s French Benches
Mahogany
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Benches
Leather, Maple
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Oak
20th Century Chippendale Benches
Oak, Upholstery
20th Century Italian Regency Benches
Fabric, Wood, Down
2010s North American Rustic Benches
Steel
Vintage 1920s English Country Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century British Anglo-Indian Benches
20th Century French Renaissance Benches
Oak
2010s American Modern Benches
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Late 20th Century American Modern Benches
Lucite
2010s Renaissance Benches
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
2010s Renaissance Benches
Mahogany
2010s Chippendale Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century English Benches
Mahogany
2010s Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Acrylic, Lucite
20th Century Rustic Benches
Reclaimed Wood
2010s English Arts and Crafts Benches
Wool, Plywood, Beech
Antique 19th Century American Rustic Benches
Wood
2010s American Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches
Velvet
2010s Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Benches
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Benches
Steel
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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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021A bench at the foot of a bed is called a bedroom bench or an end-of-bed bench. It has many uses — it can be a place to keep a folded blanket or bedspread or a surface to keep your robe or sleepwear ready for bedtime. Shop a range of vintage and antique bedroom benches on 1stDibs.
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