Long Seating
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s British Modern Benches
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Chaise Longues
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Iron
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Pine
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rush, Wood
2010s Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Leather
2010s Thai Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s British Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Sofas
Fabric
2010s British Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s British Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s British Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s British Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s British Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s British Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s British Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s British Modern Stools
Aluminum
20th Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Footstools
Calico, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century British Stools
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Steel
20th Century Benches
Faux Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Antique Early 18th Century French Rustic Benches
Pine
2010s Modern Corner Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century English Benches
Mahogany
1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Antique 1870s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Pine
2010s German Modern Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Metal
2010s Canadian Benches
Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1920s English Queen Anne Benches
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Benches
Tapestry, Wood
2010s French Modern Sofas
Fabric
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Upholstery
2010s Russian Organic Modern Chairs
Fabric, Plastic, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Benches
Pine
2010s French Modern Chairs
Wool, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Benches
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Czech Benches
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Teak
Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Nickel
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Benches
Cane, Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Benches
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Antique 1670s English Benches
Oak
2010s French Modern Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Early 20th Century French Provincial Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century American Benches
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Benches
Oak
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Long Seating 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Dining tables that seat 8 can range in size but are typically between 72 inches and 96 inches long. Often you can squeeze 10 people with the longer measurements.
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