Liberty Bench
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Pine
Early 20th Century British Egyptian Revival Benches
Cane, Beech
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Benches
Mahogany, Leather
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Footstools
Leather
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Leather
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Footstools
Leather
1890s Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Canvas
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Canvas
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Brass
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Textile, Wood
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Textile
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s American Modern Stools
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
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Brass
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Corner Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Oak
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
2010s French Modern Chairs
Fabric, Satin, Oak
2010s American Table Lamps
Brass
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
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Copper, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Lacquer
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
Walnut, Wax
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Benches
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Stools
Antique 19th Century English Maps
Paper
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Benches
Silk, Mahogany
20th Century English Modern Benches
Rattan, Oak
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Benches
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century British Moorish Stools
Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Animal Sculptures
Leather
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Leather
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Footstools
Leather
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
20th Century British Edwardian Armchairs
Rattan, Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Still-life Prints
Etching
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Leather
Antique 19th Century British George II Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Early 20th Century English Egyptian Revival Benches
Beech
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Post-Modern Footstools
Leather
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
2010s Contemporary Landscape Prints
Etching
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Stools
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cowhide, Wood
Early 20th Century British Benches
Ash
20th Century Benches
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Benches
Early 20th Century English Stools
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century British Footstools
Leather
Liberty 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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