Frank Style Bench
20th Century Modern Benches
Goatskin, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Elm
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Cherry
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Early 20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Gouache
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Antique 1760s English George III Porcelain
Porcelain
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Prints
Lithograph
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
20th Century North American Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sideboards
Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood
16th Century Italian School Portrait Paintings
Oil, Panel
Vintage 1960s French Benches
Early 20th Century French Benches
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Benches
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century Modern Benches
Goatskin, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass, Nickel
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Benches
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1990s Pop Art Interior Prints
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Mixed Media
Acrylic
Early 20th Century Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Goatskin, Wood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches
Animal Skin, Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Classical Greek Benches
Silver Leaf, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Iron
20th Century European Hollywood Regency Benches
Iron
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches
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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.
- What is Frank Auerbach style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Frank Auerbach is a figure painter whose work has been described as expressionist, however, he more accurately fits into the neo-expressionist classification. He’s also been known for creating semi-abstract portraits, which puts him more accurately in the modern art movement. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Frank Lloyd Wright broke away from Victorian-era architecture and created “Prairie-Style” out of the belief that there should be fewer, larger rooms that flowed easily. He was also a key player in the Art Deco movement. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Frank Lloyd Wright pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The style of Frank Lloyd Wright’s work is Prairie style. The architect pioneered the style, which draws inspiration from the natural beauty of the landscapes of the Midwest region of the U.S. Wright's design philosophy emphasized organic architecture, with buildings existing in harmony with their natural surroundings. His approach to architectural design had a profound influence on the shape of modern life, both while he was actively designing buildings and during the decades that followed. Shop a diverse assortment of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture style was known as the Prairie Style; his principles led to a better life for all. From low-pitched roofs to overhanging eaves against closed-in Victorian era designs, prevalent in their confined spaces, among other things. Find vintage and modern Frank Lloyd Wright's pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The style of furniture that Frank Lloyd Wright used varied. Wright's wooden chairs and tables for his “Prairie Houses” of the early 1900s have sleek, attenuated forms, influenced by both the simplicity of traditional Japanese design and the work of Gustav Stickley and other designers of the Arts and Crafts movement. For several residential projects, Wright designed severely geometric chairs that are marvels of reductivist design. For the Price Tower in Oklahoma, Wright designed angular wooden desks as well as upholstered pedestal chairs made of chromed steel that are more in line with the mid-century modern style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Frank Lloyd Wright furniture.
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