French Rococo Bench
1990s French Rococo Benches
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Rococo Benches
Wood
Antique 1890s French Rococo Revival Benches
Fabric, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Benches
Leather, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Hepplewhite Benches
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Rococo Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1780s Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Northern Irish Rococo Benches
Giltwood
Antique 1880s French French Provincial Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Benches
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Settees
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Settees
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Urns
Bronze
Antique 18th Century European French Provincial Farm Tables
Fruitwood
Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Benches
Wood
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze
Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Benches
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Benches
Wood, Paint
Antique 1820s Regency Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Satinwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chaise Longues
Metal
2010s Belgian Modern Benches
Granite
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Mahogany, Fabric, Ebony, Upholstery, Cotton
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Spanish French Provincial Benches
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Daybeds
Ormolu, Bronze
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Benches
Wood, Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Benches
Wood
Vintage 1920s Italian Neoclassical Revival Benches
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Side Tables
Mahogany
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21st Century and Contemporary European Rococo Benches
Bronze
Antique 19th Century American Rococo Night Stands
Rosewood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Rococo Benches
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Rococo Benches
Wood, Paint, Burlap
Early 20th Century French Rococo Benches
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Rococo Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Rococo Benches
Mid-20th Century Rococo Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Benches
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s French Benches
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1940s French Rococo Benches
Burlap, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Rococo Benches
Silver Leaf
Vintage 1940s French Rococo Benches
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Benches
Gold
Early 20th Century French Rococo Benches
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Benches
Brass, Gold Leaf
20th Century French Rococo Benches
Vermeil, Silver
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Benches
Giltwood, Velvet
Late 20th Century French Rococo Benches
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Gustavian Benches
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Rococo Benches
Leather, Wood
1990s American Neoclassical Benches
Cowhide, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Benches
Early 20th Century British Rococo Benches
Walnut, Leather
Antique 1760s French Rococo Sofas
Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century French Rococo Stools
Antique 1860s French Regency Canapes
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Chairs
Bouclé, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs
Oak
Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Bed Coronas
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1930s French Rococo End Tables
Marble, Iron
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Chairs
Silver Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Benches
Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Rococo Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Rococo Benches
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Benches
Tapestry
Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Benches
Linen, Walnut
20th Century French Rococo Benches
Fruitwood
20th Century French Rococo Benches
Wood, Cowhide, Gesso
Vintage 1920s French Rococo Benches
Tapestry, Wood
20th Century French Rococo Benches
Giltwood
Antique 1850s French Louis XV Benches
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures
Ormolu, Bronze
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1880s French Rococo Sofas
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Rococo Canapes
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Urns
Porcelain
1890s Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor
20th Century French Benches
20th Century Unknown Benches
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Benches
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Rococo 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.
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