Italian Bench Seat
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Benches
Velvet, Bamboo, Straw
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Wool, Cotton
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Linen, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Country Benches
Rush, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Benches
Brass
1990s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Benches
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Cedar
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Rush, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Benches
Wood, Burl
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Benches
Iron
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Textile, Wool
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Wrought Iron, Iron
Late 20th Century Regency Benches
Rope, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Benches
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Benches
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Other Benches
Wood
20th Century Italian Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Benches
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cowhide
20th Century American Benches
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Giltwood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Mohair, Beech
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Benches
Pine
2010s Italian Benches
Fabric, Oak, Leather
20th Century Italian Benches
Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Benches
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Benches
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1870s Italian Baroque Revival Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Benches
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Campaign Benches
Nickel
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Neoclassical Benches
Gold Leaf
Antique 18th Century Italian Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Benches
Upholstery, Wood
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Italian Bench Seat For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is an Italian Bench Seat?
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.
- What is a bench seat?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Benches can be used in nearly every space, from the foyer to the bedroom to the living room. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host several guests with limited space. On 1stDibs, find benches and other seating today.
- What is a bench seat sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bench seat sofa is a seating system that can seat two to three people at a time. Generally, a bench seat sofa does not have a backrest. Find a collection of antique and vintage bench seat sofas on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Bench seats are typically around 18 inches deep.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bench seat should be between 18 and 20 inches in height (46-51 cm). Though this is an average range, the height depends on its use. Bench height is also defined based on the distance from the seat to the ground. Find antique and vintage benches on 1stDibs.
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