Maroon Bench
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Benches
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Benches
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Rosewood, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Benches
Ultrasuede, Lucite, Walnut
Antique 1870s Italian Renaissance Benches
Iron
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal, Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Iron, Metal
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Paper, Acrylic, Gouache, Color Pencil
Amanda Andersen"Brutalist Burgundy Bench" Painting on Paper Furniture Design Raw Gouache rigid, 2023
Vintage 1980s Queen Anne Console Tables
Fabric, Cherry
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Metal
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Benches
Leather, Mahogany
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Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Benches
Chrome
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Serving Tables
Oak
Antique 1890s French Cabinets
Marble, Brass
20th Century Benches
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Brass
20th Century Italian Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Side Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Mirror, Smoked Glass, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Upholstery, Velvet
Late 20th Century French Provincial Benches
Wrought Iron
20th Century English Art Deco Desks
Silver, Enamel, Ormolu
Antique 1890s English Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches
Brass
Recent Sales
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Metallic Thread
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Benches
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century American Benches
Wood, Leather
Antique 19th Century French Empire Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Benches
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Leather, Wood
Early 2000s Vietnamese Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Naugahyde, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Pine
Mid-20th Century Spanish Other Stools
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Toys and Dolls
Antique 19th Century Chinese Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Chairs
Metal, Metallic Thread, Wrought Iron
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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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