Rare 19th Century Painted Bench or Settee, ex-Madeleine Castaing, after Chapuis
By Jean Joseph Chapuis
Located in Richmond, London
: Madeleine Castaing, Maison de Lèves, Chartres, France. Why we like it Besides the iconic provenance, this
Wood, Cane, Upholstery
Unavailable|$3,500
George Nelson Ebony Slat Bench or Coffee Table
By George Nelson
Located in Allentown, PA
Very early version of the iconic bench coffee table by one of the foremost designers of the era
Birch
Unavailable|$1,335
Croissant Beach by Kunaal Kyhaan
By KUNAAL KYHAAN
Located in Pune, IN
This iconic Croissant Bench is a favorite. Its unique heritage is a shout out to experimental
Fiberglass, Velvet
Unavailable|$1,400
1960s Coffee Table / Bench
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Recently refinished, this slat bench is in excellent condition. It is the iconic slat wood bench
Wood
Unavailable|$11,962
Wave Lounge Chair - Mystical
By Collective Y
Located in PARIS, FR
Wave Lounge Chair, a design extension of our iconic Wave Bench, is inspired by water and the state
Hardwood, Teak, Bentwood
Unavailable|$4,187 / item
DoveTail, Centerpiece in Solid Oak, YMER&MALTA, France
By YMER&MALTA, Benjamin Graindorge
Located in PARIS, FR
The doveTail centerpiece is a miniature evocation of the iconic fallen tree bench where brute force
Oak
Unavailable|$6,525
Midcentury George Nelson for Herman Miller Basic Storage Cabinet
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
iconic Nelson platform bench. With clean, rectilinear lines and Minimalist aesthetic, the unit features
Metal
Sold|$2,800
Jens Risom Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early example of iconic bench by Jens Risom, labeled.
Birch
Early George Nelson Slat Bench Table for Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
.SOLD NOVEMBER 2010....In excellent condition, this early edition of George Nelson's iconic bench
Sold|$12,000 / set
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Elegant "Thebes Benches", 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
leather by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1950's. These iconic benches are the epitome of fine
Leather, Mahogany
Very Rare Rick Owens "Tomb Stag Bench" in Black Stained Plywood and Horn, 2000s
By Rick Owens
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and iconic bench in black stained plywood designed by Rick Owens and produced by his
Plywood
Sold|$1,450
George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original two tone design. Early production of an iconic bench. Perfect for use as Bench or Coffee
Wood
Niels Otto Moller bench model 63 teak and paper cord Denmark 1960
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic bench model 63 designed by Niels Otto Møller and manufactured by J.L. Møller Mobelfabrik
Papercord, Teak
Swedish Modern "Visingsö" Bench in Pine by Carl Malmsten, c. 1960's
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Norwalk, CT
Carl Malmsten. This iconic bench, named after the serene Swedish island of Visingsö, is a true
Pine
Minimalist Walnut Slatted Bench in European Walnut (6 ft), Yugoslavia, c. 1950s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an iconic slatted minimalist bench made in Yugoslavia in the late 1950's. Constructed
Walnut
Sold|$22,000
Pair of Iconic John Vesey Curule Folding Benches
By John Vesey
Located in New York, NY
JOHN VESEY (1925-1992) Pair of classic curule form folding benches in aluminum with lacquered wood
Aluminum
Iconic Carlo De Carli Wooden Bench with Storage by Fiarm, Venice - 1960s
By Fiarm, Carlo di Carli
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Immerse yourself in the iconic era of Space Age Furniture Design with this rare bench seat designed
Wood
Architectural Bench from the Iconic I.M. Pei Designed Dallas City Hall
By I.M. Pei
Located in Dallas, TX
Custom architectural bench from the lobby of the I. M. Pei design Dallas City Hall. Bench is
Bronze
Sold|$1,500
George Nelson Bench
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic George Nelson bench for Herman Miller, signed.
Wood
Sold|$5,800
Knoll Bertoia Bench
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An early edition of the iconic model 400 slatted bench, designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. A
Oak
Sold|$5,800
Hugh Acton Slat Bench
By Hugh Acton
Located in Portland, OR
Iconic slat bench designed by Hugh Acton. 1960s. Rare ebonized finish on solid seats of American
Brass
Sold|$15,500
Willy Guhl Iron Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
functional beauty. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, the bench is an iconic representation of post
Concrete, Metal
Sold|$40,000
George Nakashima Conoid Bench
Located in Pawtucket, RI
A very fine example of George Nakashima's iconic Conoid bench.Expressive single-slab top with one
Hickory, Mahogany, Rosewood, Walnut
Sold|$3,250
George Nelson Slat Bench #4992
By George Nelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is the largest of the iconic slat benches. Architectural, beautiful, useful.
Birch, Wood
Sold|$11,500
Brass Bench by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Toronto, ON
An extremely rare and stunning bench by iconic American designer Karl Springer. This exceptional
Brass
Sold|$2,050
Vintage Boho Carved Savonarola Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Boho carved wooden bench. The iconic Savonarola design in a rich dark brown
Wood
Sold|$12,880
18th Century Swedish Rococo Bench
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare and iconic 18th century Swedish Rococo Bench makes for quite the statement piece
Wood
Sold|$3,950
Knight's Bench by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rare iconic Harvey Probber knight's bench. Mid Century 1950's stool made of bent mahogany and
Brass
Sold|$8,600
Architectural Leather Bench by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An extremely rare and stunning bench by iconic designer Karl Springer. This exceptional leather
Sold|$8,500
Architectural Leather Bench by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An extremely rare and stunning bench by iconic American designer Karl Springer. This exceptional
Leather
Superb Conoid Bench by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fine and exciting example of George Nakashima's iconic Conoid bench in highly figured black
Hickory
Sold|$14,500 / item
Jean Prouvé Style Concrete Bench, 1950s France
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouvé’s iconic ‘Marcoule’ bench from 1953, these benches were clearly designed and fabricated as a
Concrete, Steel
Sold|$1,250
Mid-Century Modern Billy Baldwin x Bench
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An iconic Billy Baldwin style X Bench recently recovered in a high quality dense leopard pattern
Velvet, Hardwood
Bruno Mathsson's "Eva, " Bentwood Six-Seat Bench
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Austin, TX
rare 6-seat bench. The iconic seating of bent beechwood and natural hemp webbing allowed it to be
Hemp, Beech
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Slatted Bench, 1980s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
This is an iconic slatted wood bench designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll, 1980s. The
Chrome
Sold|$8,500
Long John Bench by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An Iconic Long-John Bench with solid walnut top with one drawer underneath.
Wood
Eames for Herman Miller Tandem Sling Airport Bench
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering an iconic tandem sling airport bench designed by Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Style Slat Bench
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
base. It is very similar to the iconic slat bench designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller and can
Martin Visser "BZ" Slatted Bench, The Netherlands 1960s
By Martin Visser
Located in Utrecht, NL
designer for Spectrum and the iconic collection - that this BZ bench is also part of - he designed in 1960
Wenge
George Nelson for Herman Miller Modern Black Platform Bench
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic George Nelson platform, slat bench for Herman Miller with an aged black lacquered finish.
Sold|$3,900 / set
Fabulous Pair of Billy Baldwin Upholstered X Motif Benches
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super stylish iconic Billy Baldwin upholstered benches having classic X shaped stretchers. Newly
Upholstery
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Bench with Boucle' Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
bench seamlessly combines iconic design with modern comfort, making it a perfect addition to any
Upholstery, Mahogany
Yngvar Sandström "Tokyo" Bench for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1960s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Yngvar Sandström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare black edition of this iconic "Tokyo" bench in oak designed by Yngvar Sandström for
Oak
Tokyo Bench Made by Yngvar Sandström for Nordiska Kompaniet
By Yngvar Sandström
Located in Farsta, SE
The iconic Tokyo bench Made by Yngvar Sandström for Nordiska Kompaniet, in the Triva serie
Oak
Yugoslavian Slatted Bench Coffee Table Vintage Mid-Century Modern
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic Mid-Century Modern slatted bench or coffee table from Yugoslavia. In wonderful vintage
Wood
Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Teak Bench or Coffee Table
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Fulton, CA
Iconic Scandinavian Modern teak bench or coffee table designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
Iron
George Nelson Steelframe Bench with Cushions and Table Module
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
classic piece of American MCM history, the bench offers the iconic style of George Nelson along with
Steel
Philippe Starck 2008 Miss T XO Icon Porcelain Seat or Object d’art
By Philippe Starck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Philippe Starck 2008 Miss T XO icon porcelain seat or object d’art, made in France and also
Porcelain, Paint
Rare Two Seater Sculpted Bench in Oak by Arthur Umanoff, USA, c. 1960s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Deland, FL
: 40.5 in / 102.87 cm Depth: 17 in / 43.18 cm Height: 15.5 in / 39.37 cm This iconic two-seater bench by
Oak
Sold|$650 / item
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Wood Slat Benches or Tables
By George Nelson
Located in Houston, TX
Very sharp wooden slat bench in the style of George Nelson. The iconic benches are functional as
Hardwood
George Nelson for Herman Miller 48 inch Slat Bench in Black
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Iconic slat bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller 48 inches long. This is an older edition with
Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll Bench in Camel Cashmere
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Culver City, CA
bench reflects the elegance and simplicity of an iconic era. This sling bench features a unique two
Steel
Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll Bench in Chocolate Cashmere
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Culver City, CA
bench reflects the elegance and simplicity of an iconic era. This sling bench features a unique two
Steel
Nakashima Styled Wooden Bench with Divided Seats Signed Mid Century Modern
By George Nakashima
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Century Modern design. Crafted in the spirit of George Nakashima's iconic furniture, the bench features a
Wood
Coffee Table - Vintage bench of original Scandinavian manufacture from the 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
teak wood and simple, square lines make this bench an icon of Nordic style. Also for use in the
Teak
Mid Century Wood Platform Bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
This iconic mid-century modern Platform Bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller was produced circa
Wood, Maple
Tandem Three Seat Bench Tweed Attributed to Arthur Umanoff for Madison, 1960s
By Arthur Umanoff, Madison Furniture
Located in Deland, FL
by Arthur Umanoff, this bench is an iconic representation of his industrial and high-end designer
Fabric, Wood, Oak
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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