French Bed Bench
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Wood
Antique 1870s French Louis Philippe Benches
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Leather
Antique Mid-18th Century French Belle Époque Benches
Oak
2010s Renaissance Benches
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Benches
Wood, Fabric
Antique 1890s French Rococo Revival Benches
Fabric, Oak
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Gold Leaf
20th Century French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Beech, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Louis Philippe Benches
Velvet
20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Elm
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Benches
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Benches
Cane, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Benches
Oak
20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Benches
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Benches
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Walnut, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Antique 1780s Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Chestnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Ash
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Rattan, Wood
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Benches
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Benches
Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Benches
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century English Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Benches
Upholstery, Poplar
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Benches
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Benches
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century Northern Irish Rococo Benches
Giltwood
Antique 1790s Spanish Primitive Benches
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Benches
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Cane
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1960s Spanish Beds and Bed Frames
Wicker, Rattan
Antique 1890s French Benches
Rush, Walnut
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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.
- What is a French style bed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A French style bed is bigger than a twin bed but smaller than a double bed. It is equivalent to one and a half of a twin bed. You can find a variety of mid-century, art deco, modern and many more French style beds to choose from on 1stDibs.
- What is a French Corbeille bed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A French Corbeille bed is a piece of wooden bedroom furniture. Typically, the beds feature arched upholstered headboards and footboards that show off decorative molding. The footboard usually has a slight inward curve. Shop a variety of Corbeille beds on 1stDibs.
- What is a French double bed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A French double bed is a bed of a specific size. The French double is bigger than a twin bed but smaller than a standard double or full-size bed. In France, the bed is sometimes called “un grand lit” or "a big bed." Shop a selection of antique and vintage French double beds on 1stDibs.
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