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Canaletto Walnut KG Bench with Flat Top, Made in Italy
By Ale Preda, Miduny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sculptural wood bench at the intersection of functional art and furniture. KG bench merges
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Benches

Materials

Walnut

Ebonized Oakwood Bench with Carved Top by Miduny, Made in Italy
By Ale Preda, Miduny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Named a 2018 Best of Year Awards Honoree by Interior Design Magazine. KG bench merges mannerism
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Canaletto Walnut Bench with Carved Top by Miduny, Made in Italy
By Ale Preda, Miduny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Named a 2018 Best of Year Awards Honoree by Interior Design Magazine. KG bench merges mannerism
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Noce Canaletto Walnut Bench with Curvy Top by Miduny, Made in Italy
By Ale Preda, Miduny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. It's also available with a flat top, ideal for using the surface as a low table. KG Bench was
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Walnut

Sweep Bench Small by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Bench
Located in Guatemala, GU
Bench made with vertical sections of laminated birch and spruce wood (18.5 mm thickness each). Matt
Category

2010s Guatemalan Benches

Materials

Plywood

Contemporary Camel Upholstered Bench, Alchemy Bench by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary camel upholstered bench - Alchemy Bench by Rick Owens 2015 Dimensions: L 100 x W 74
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Bronze

Twine Bench by Mingardo
Located in Geneve, CH
brass Weight: 13 kg Also Available in different finishes. Twine is a small bench whose six legs
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Iron

Twine Bench by Mingardo
Twine Bench by Mingardo
H 17.33 in W 14.38 in D 51.19 in
Admani Bench by Pendhapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Admani bench by Pendhapa Dimensions: D 126 x W 45 x H 42 cm Materials: Solid black javanese teak
Category

2010s Singaporean Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Admani Bench by Pendhapa
Admani Bench by Pendhapa
H 16.54 in W 17.72 in D 49.61 in
Chigiri Bench by Okurayama
By Okurayama Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Chigiri Bench by Okurayama One Of A Kind. Dimensions: D 60 x W 240 x H 40 cm. Materials: Iron and
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Benches

Materials

Stone, Iron

Chigiri Bench by Okurayama
Chigiri Bench by Okurayama
H 15.75 in W 94.49 in D 23.63 in
Factory Bench by Mingardo
Located in Geneve, CH
Factory bench by Mingardo Dimensions: D 86 x W 32 x H 46 cm Materials: RAL 9005 black varnished
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Iron

Factory Bench by Mingardo
Factory Bench by Mingardo
H 18.12 in W 12.6 in D 33.86 in
Viva Yellow Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
(35 kg super soft hazelnut). HOUTIQUE presents VIVA. Subtlety and rotundity in a bench that plays with
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Viva Yellow Bench by Houtique
Viva Yellow Bench by Houtique
H 18.9 in W 17.72 in D 39.38 in
Viva Red Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Spain. Upholstered bench in flame-retardant velvet, with a wooden frame and high-density foam (35 kg
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Viva Red Bench by Houtique
Viva Red Bench by Houtique
H 18.9 in W 17.72 in D 39.38 in
Viva Black Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Spain. Upholstered bench in flame-retardant velvet, with a wooden frame and high-density foam (35 kg
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Viva Black Bench by Houtique
Viva Black Bench by Houtique
H 18.9 in W 17.72 in D 39.38 in
Viva White Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Spain. Upholstered bench in flame-retardant velvet, with a wooden frame and high-density foam (35 kg
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Viva White Bench by Houtique
Viva White Bench by Houtique
H 18.9 in W 17.72 in D 39.38 in
Viva Blue Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Spain. Upholstered bench in flame-retardant velvet, with a wooden frame and high-density foam (35 kg
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Viva Blue Bench by Houtique
Viva Blue Bench by Houtique
H 18.9 in W 17.72 in D 39.38 in
Viva Purple Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
(35 kg super soft hazelnut). HOUTIQUE presents VIVA. Subtlety and rotundity in a bench that plays with
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Viva Purple Bench by Houtique
Viva Purple Bench by Houtique
H 18.9 in W 17.72 in D 39.38 in
Viva Grana Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Spain. Upholstered bench in flame-retardant velvet, with a wooden frame and high-density foam (35 kg
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Viva Grana Bench by Houtique
Viva Grana Bench by Houtique
H 18.9 in W 17.72 in D 39.38 in
Viva Green Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Spain. Upholstered bench in flame-retardant velvet, with a wooden frame and high-density foam (35 kg
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Viva Green Bench by Houtique
Viva Green Bench by Houtique
H 18.9 in W 17.72 in D 39.38 in
Viva Pink Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Spain. Upholstered bench in flame-retardant velvet, with a wooden frame and high-density foam (35 kg
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Viva Pink Bench by Houtique
Viva Pink Bench by Houtique
H 18.9 in W 17.72 in D 39.38 in
Flint Bench by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Flint bench by Marmi Serafini Dimensions: D 38 x W 156,6 x H 41 cm Materials: Marble, wood Weight
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

Flint Bench by Marmi Serafini
Flint Bench by Marmi Serafini
H 16.15 in W 61.66 in D 14.97 in
Flint Bench by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Flint bench by Marmi Serafini Dimensions: D 38 x W 156.6 x H 41 cm Materials: marble, wood Weight
Category

2010s Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

Flint Bench by Marmi Serafini
Flint Bench by Marmi Serafini
H 16.15 in W 61.66 in D 14.97 in
Bench 018 by Jesper Eriksson
Located in Geneve, CH
Bench 018 by Jesper Eriksson Dimensions: D 141.5 x W 47 x H 40.5 cm Materials: Anthracite coal
Category

2010s English Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Bench 018 by Jesper Eriksson
Bench 018 by Jesper Eriksson
H 15.95 in W 18.51 in D 55.71 in
Bench I by Donatas Zukauskas
By Donatas Žukauskas
Located in Geneve, CH
, paint. 25 kg. The visual inspiration for the bench is a combination of natural wood and concrete. These
Category

2010s Lithuanian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Bench I by Donatas Zukauskas
Bench I by Donatas Zukauskas
H 17.72 in W 31.5 in D 39.38 in
Bench II by Donatas Zukauskas
By Donatas Žukauskas
Located in Geneve, CH
, paint. 7 kg. The visual inspiration for the bench is a combination of natural wood and concrete. These
Category

2010s Lithuanian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Concrete

Bench II by Donatas Zukauskas
Bench II by Donatas Zukauskas
H 16.93 in W 12.6 in D 33.47 in
Tree Branches Bench by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Tree Branches Bench by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 42 x W 55 x H 48 cm. Materials: Mongolian Lamb
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Tree Branches Bench by InsidherLand
Tree Branches Bench by InsidherLand
H 18.9 in W 21.66 in D 16.54 in
Black Swan Bench by Okurayama
By Okurayama Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Swan Bench by Okurayama One Of A Kind. Dimensions: D 50 x W 100 x H 50 cm. Materials: Stone
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Benches

Materials

Stone

Black Swan Bench by Okurayama
Black Swan Bench by Okurayama
H 19.69 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Viva Gradient 011 Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
(35 kg super soft hazelnut). HOUTIQUE presents VIVA. Subtlety and rotundity in a bench that plays with
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Viva Gradient 011 Bench by Houtique
Viva Gradient 011 Bench by Houtique
H 18.9 in W 17.72 in D 39.38 in
Viva Checkerboard 024 Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
foam (35 kg super soft hazelnut). HOUTIQUE presents VIVA. Subtlety and rotundity in a bench that plays
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Viva Checkerboard 024 Bench by Houtique
Viva Checkerboard 024 Bench by Houtique
H 18.9 in W 17.72 in D 39.38 in
Bollbänk Mahogany Bench by Johan Wilén
By Johan Wilén
Located in Stockholm, SE
Made-to-order Bollbänk Mahogany Bench by Johan Wilén A true testament to the designer’s signature
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Mahogany

Bollbänk Mahogany Bench by Johan Wilén
Bollbänk Mahogany Bench by Johan Wilén
H 16.9 in W 78.7 in D 21.7 in
Tree Branches Long Bench by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Tree Branches Long Bench by InsidherLand Dimensions: D 42 x W 100 x H 48 cm. Materials: Mongolian
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Tree Branches Long Bench by InsidherLand
Tree Branches Long Bench by InsidherLand
H 18.9 in W 39.38 in D 16.54 in
Pair 19thC Monumental English Convent Pine Benches
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Pair 19thC Monumental English Convent Pine Benches Price per pair sku 1770B W504 x D27 x
Category

Antique 19th Century Benches

Materials

Pine

Arches Small by Piegatto, A Sculptural Bench
Located in Guatemala, GU
Bench made with 25 vertical sections of laminated birch and spruce wood (18.5 mm thickness each
Category

2010s Guatemalan Benches

Materials

Plywood

Ash Kyra Bench by Nish Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Kyra Bench by Nish Studio Dimensions: W 207 x D 51.5 x H 47.5 cm. Materials: Ash. Price based
Category

2010s South African Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

Ash Kyra Bench by Nish Studio
Ash Kyra Bench by Nish Studio
H 18.71 in W 81.5 in D 20.28 in
Twine Bench with Cushions by Mingardo
Located in Geneve, CH
Twine bench with cushions by Mingardo Dimensions: D130 x W36.5 x H44 cm Materials: burnished
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Brass, Iron

Twine Bench with Cushions by Mingardo
Twine Bench with Cushions by Mingardo
H 17.33 in W 14.38 in D 51.19 in
Alfa Sculpture Bench by Veronica Mar
Located in Geneve, CH
Alfa Sculpture Bench by Veronica Mar Dimensions: D200 x W50 x H45 cm Materials: Marble Weight
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Marble

Alfa Sculpture Bench by Veronica Mar
Alfa Sculpture Bench by Veronica Mar
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 78.75 in
Ash Keeva Bench by Nish Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Keeva bench by Nish Studio Dimensions: W 206 x D 52.5 x H 84.5 cm. Materials: Ash. Price
Category

2010s South African Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Ash

Ash Keeva Bench by Nish Studio
Ash Keeva Bench by Nish Studio
H 33.27 in W 81.11 in D 20.67 in
Viva Checkerboard Black White Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
-density foam (35 kg super soft hazelnut). HOUTIQUE presents VIVA. Subtlety and rotundity in a bench that
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Pumpkin Orange Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
Located in Geneve, CH
Pumpkin Orange Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro Dimensions: D 46 x W 115 x H 42 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Pumpkin Orange Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
Pumpkin Orange Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
H 16.54 in W 45.28 in D 18.12 in
Powder Blue Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
Located in Geneve, CH
Powder Blue Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro Dimensions: D 46 x W 115 x H 42 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Powder Blue Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
Powder Blue Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
H 16.54 in W 45.28 in D 18.12 in
Milky White Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
Located in Geneve, CH
Milky White Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro Dimensions: D 46 x W 115 x H 42 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Milky White Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
Milky White Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
H 16.54 in W 45.28 in D 18.12 in
Dove Grey Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
Located in Geneve, CH
Dove Grey Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro Dimensions: D 46 x W 115 x H 42 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Dove Grey Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
Dove Grey Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
H 16.54 in W 45.28 in D 18.12 in
Saffron Yellow Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
Located in Geneve, CH
Saffron Yellow Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro Dimensions: D 46 x W 115 x H 42 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Saffron Yellow Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
Saffron Yellow Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
H 16.54 in W 45.28 in D 18.12 in
Flame Red Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
Located in Geneve, CH
Flame Red Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro Dimensions: D 46 x W 115 x H 42 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Flame Red Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
Flame Red Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
H 16.54 in W 45.28 in D 18.12 in
Argil Grey Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
Located in Geneve, CH
Argil Grey Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro Dimensions: D 46 x W 115 x H 42 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Argil Grey Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
Argil Grey Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
H 16.54 in W 45.28 in D 18.12 in
Sweet Fuchsia Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
Located in Geneve, CH
Sweet Fuchsia Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro Dimensions: D 46 x W 115 x H 42 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Sweet Fuchsia Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
Sweet Fuchsia Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
H 16.54 in W 45.28 in D 18.12 in
Malva Green Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
Located in Geneve, CH
Malva Green Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro Dimensions: D 46 x W 115 x H 42 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Malva Green Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
Malva Green Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
H 16.54 in W 45.28 in D 18.12 in
Chocolate Brown Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
Located in Geneve, CH
Chocolate Brown Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro Dimensions: D 46 x W 115 x H 42 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Chocolate Brown Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
Chocolate Brown Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
H 16.54 in W 45.28 in D 18.12 in
Elephant Grey Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Grey Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro Dimensions: D 46 x W 115 x H 42 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Elephant Grey Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
Elephant Grey Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
H 16.54 in W 45.28 in D 18.12 in
Jet Black Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
Located in Geneve, CH
Jet Black Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro Dimensions: D 46 x W 115 x H 42 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Jet Black Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
Jet Black Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
H 16.54 in W 45.28 in D 18.12 in
Lime Green Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
Located in Geneve, CH
Lime Green Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro Dimensions: D 46 x W 115 x H 42 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Lime Green Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
Lime Green Atlas Bench by Giorgio Biscaro
H 16.54 in W 45.28 in D 18.12 in
Panchina Camel Antique Bench by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
, Marble, Natural stone, Cement, Stucco Weight: 60 kg An old vintage bench made of iron and wood has
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Marble, Stone, Cement, Iron

Panchina Camel Antique Bench by Yukiko Nagai
Panchina Camel Antique Bench by Yukiko Nagai
H 35.44 in W 61.82 in D 21.66 in
Panchina Bianca Antique Bench by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
, Marble, Natural stone, Cement, Stucco Weight: 80 kg. A vintage white bench, made out of iron and
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Stone, Cement, Marble, Iron

Panchina Bianca Antique Bench by Yukiko Nagai
Panchina Bianca Antique Bench by Yukiko Nagai
H 35.44 in W 61.82 in D 21.66 in
Panca Bossa Antique Bench by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
: 35 kg *All pieces are handmade, so the colours and shapes of the patterns may vary. *Bench
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Cement, Marble, Iron

Panca Bossa Antique Bench by Yukiko Nagai
Panca Bossa Antique Bench by Yukiko Nagai
H 20.48 in W 74.81 in D 7.88 in
Bench Brutalist Interior Accent by Donatas Žukauskas
By Donatas Žukauskas
Located in Rudamina, LT
The visual inspiration for the bench is a combination of natural wood and concrete. These two
Category

2010s Lithuanian Brutalist Benches

Materials

Concrete

Lighted Out Glacé Bench by Alessandro Mendini
Located in Geneve, CH
Lighted Out Glacé Bench by Alessandro Mendini Dimensions: D 125 x W 180 x H 50 cm. Seat Height: 50
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Lighted Out Glacé Bench by Alessandro Mendini
Lighted Out Glacé Bench by Alessandro Mendini
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 49.22 in
Lighted In Glacé Bench by Alessandro Mendini
Located in Geneve, CH
Lighted In Glacé Bench by Alessandro Mendini Dimensions: D 125 x W 180 x H 50 cm. Seat Height: 50
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Lighted In Glacé Bench by Alessandro Mendini
Lighted In Glacé Bench by Alessandro Mendini
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 49.22 in
Pair of Spanish Benches Massive Beech, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Spanish pair of benches made in 1960. The legs of the benches as well as the edges of the seats
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches

Materials

Beech

Customizable Charpai Bench Designed by Hanne Willmann
By Schönbuch
Located in New York, NY
power NAP, but it can also be used as a bench or for storage in hallways, to seat guests in the living
Category

2010s German Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Viva Gradient Yellow and Blue Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
-density foam (35 kg super soft hazelnut). HOUTIQUE presents VIVA. Subtlety and rotundity in a bench that
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Viva Checkerboard Green and Purple Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
-density foam (35 kg super soft hazelnut). HOUTIQUE presents VIVA. Subtlety and rotundity in a bench that
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery, Wood

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Kg Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the kg bench you’re looking for. A kg bench — often made from wood, metal and stone — can elevate any home. There are 89 variations of the antique or vintage kg bench you’re looking for, while we also have 123 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer kg bench, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A kg bench is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, industrial and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made kg bench has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Sebastian Scherer, TON a.s. and Bentu Design are consistently popular.

How Much is a Kg Bench?

The average selling price for a kg bench at 1stDibs is $2,786, while they’re typically $131 on the low end and $82,124 for the highest priced.

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.