French Distressed Bench
Early 20th Century Primitive Benches
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Early 20th Century European Industrial Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Benches
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Benches
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Rustic Benches
Metal
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Benches
Pine, Paint
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Benches
Hardwood
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Benches
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Benches
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Benches
Oak, Pine
Antique 19th Century Swedish Country Benches
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century French Benches
Chestnut, Pine
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Footstools
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Footstools
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Stools
Leather
Vintage 1960s Unknown Directoire Footstools
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Country Cabinets
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Country Stools
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Stools
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century European Primitive Industrial and Work Tables
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century English Sheraton Sideboards
Brass
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century French Rustic Stools
Straw, Wood, Natural Fiber, Rope
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Buffets
Oak, Walnut
Antique 18th Century Central American Baroque Religious Items
Wood, Pine, Paint
20th Century French Benches
2010s English French Provincial Sideboards
Cherry
2010s Thai Minimalist Tables
Brass
1990s Unknown French Provincial Benches
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Benches
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Benches
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Benches
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Benches
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Country Benches
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Wood, Rush
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Benches
Velvet, Rattan
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Benches
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Louis XV Benches
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1940s French Benches
Vintage 1920s Italian Louis XV Benches
Linen, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Walnut, Leather
20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Leather, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Country Benches
Pine
Vintage 1930s French Benches
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Benches
Brass, Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Wood, Linen
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Linen, Upholstery, 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.
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