Hall Upholstered Bench
Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Benches
Wood
Vintage 1910s English Benches
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Benches
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Benches
Mahogany
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Steel
20th Century Jacobean Benches
Wood
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Benches
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Benches
Cut Steel
Antique 1890s English Victorian Benches
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal, Copper
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Brass
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 1890s Folk Art Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1920s English Country Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1840s Irish Benches
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
2010s Renaissance Benches
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Benches
Leather, Cotton, Satin, Wood
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chenille, Teak
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Benches
Brass
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Benches
Brass
2010s Spanish Modern Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Benches
Wood, Textile
Early 20th Century American Country Benches
Oak, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s Chippendale Benches
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Iron
Antique 1680s English Charles II Benches
Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Benches
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Cane, Wood
Antique 1840s European Early Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1980s Modern Console Tables
Glass, Fabric, Reed
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique 1880s French Régence Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Daybeds
Cowhide, Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Console Tables
Leather, Suede, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Modern End Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Space Age Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Carbon Fiber
Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Benches
Velvet
20th Century British Renaissance Revival Benches
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century English Benches
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Benches
Suede, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Neoclassical Benches
Giltwood, Mahogany
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Hall Upholstered Bench For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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