Gothic Church Pews
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gothic Revival Benches
Wood, Pine
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Religious Items
Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Models and Miniatures
Cork
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Iron
Antique 19th Century British Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Oak
Antique 17th Century French Panelling
Softwood
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Doors and Gates
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Art Glass, Stained Glass
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements
Metal, Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century French Blanket Chests
Wood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Windows
Stained Glass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Panelling
Wood, Pine
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Spruce
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20th Century American Gothic Revival Religious Items
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Antique 16th Century European Gothic Benches
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Benches
Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century Gothic Revival Benches
Early 20th Century British Gothic Benches
Oak
Antique 1850s English Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century English Gothic Benches
Oak, Wood
Late 20th Century English Gothic Revival Sideboards
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chairs
Metal
Antique 1860s Benches
Iron
Antique 1870s French Gothic Revival Benches
Walnut
Antique 1850s French Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Vintage 1940s American Gothic Benches
Oak
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century American Gothic Benches
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Chairs
Walnut
20th Century British Victorian Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century Benches
Pine
Antique 19th Century Victorian Religious Items
Oak
20th Century Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Wood
Vintage 1910s English Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Benches
Pine
Vintage 1910s American Gothic Benches
Oak, Wood
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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