Danish Oak Two-Seater Bench with Pillows, Denmark ca. 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
sofa benches, as they can serve as both, just as well in a hallway as in a living or bedroom. In the
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Textile, Wood
Danish Oak Two-Seater Bench with Pillows, Denmark ca. 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
sofa benches, as they can serve as both, just as well in a hallway as in a living or bedroom. In the
Textile, Wood
Mid Century Stacked Bamboo Ratan Sofa Bench
By Paul Frankl
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning example of vintage bamboo. This gorgeous stacked bamboo daybed sofa has show stopping
Fabric, Bamboo
Mid 20th Century Chinese Carved Rosewood Long Bench, Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
-carved rosewood long bench. Created in the mid to late 20th century, this piece embodies the artistry and
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Sofa or Bench by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Frõscher, 1970s
By Fröscher Sitform, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern sofa or bench. Design by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Frõscher KG
Leather, Rosewood
$11,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Magnificent 3 Piece Octagon Sofa Sectional Bench Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent 2 piece sectional sofa plus matching bench in the style of Harvey Probber. This
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Three Seat Sofa / Bench on a Chrome Base after Florence Knoll, 1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Deland, FL
A minimal design in original orange upholstery set on an architectural chrome base. Provides a minimum of three seats. A great piece for home or the workplace. If the upholstery is n...
Fabric
French Rococo Style Gilt Sofa Bench
Located in Kastrup, DK
French Rococo style sofa bench decorated with carved foliage motifs. Original gilding with
Fabric, Wood
Walnut Leather Brown Spanish Sofa, Bench 18th Century Baroque Cordoba Ironwork
Located in Miami, FL
Doble Armchair or Sofa with arms and high back of the type known as “frailero”, which has leather
Leather, Walnut
1960's California Studio Walnut Sofa Bench
By Sam Maloof
Located in Oakland, CA
1960’s California studio-craft walnut sofa hand carved of solid walnut with sculptural arms, fine
Walnut
Modular Bench "SAGA" Sofa by Gunnar Sørlie
By K. Sørlie & Sønner Møbelfabrikk
Located in Neuss, NW
Exclusive modular sofa from the 1960s by Gunnar Sørlie for Karl Sørlie & Sønner, Sarpsborg. Model
Fabric, Oak
Mid Century Modern Black Vintage Leather Sofa Bench Johannes Spalt Vienna c 1960
By Johannes Spalt
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern black vintage leather sofa or bench by Johannes Spalt circa 1960 Vienna. The
Metal
Early Pierre Chapo 'L09G' Sofa or Bench in Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
’ sofa or bench is characterized by its taut, understated form, simple lines, and the distinctive box
Fabric, Elm
$3,823Sale Price|20% Off
Ash Mid-Century Modern High Back Sofa by Frits Eschauzier Jr, 1967
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and one of a kind Mid-Century Modern high back sofa or bench. Design by Frits
Bouclé, Ash
$2,855Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern C683 Sofa by Kho Liang Le for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Kho Liang Ie
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern C683 sofa or bench. Design by Kho Liang Le for Artifort. Striking
Metal
$1,839Sale Price|20% Off
1960's Midcentury Modern Dutch Design 3 Seat Sofa Bench
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Dutch Design 3 Seat Sofa Bench, made in the Netherlands 1960's
Metal
1960s Architectural Sofa Bench by Pedro Ramírez Vázquez for IRGSA
By Pedro Ramirez Vazquez
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pedro Ramírez Vázquez father of Mexican Modern Architecture Sofa extraordinaire Mexico Modernism
Marble
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Bench by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Italy
By Cassina, Antonio Citterio
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Bench Manufactured by Cassina in Itlay A living room system designed
Fabric
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Bench by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Italy
By Antonio Citterio, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Esosoft bench Manufactured by Cassina in Itlay A living room system designed
Fabric
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Bench by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Italy
By Cassina, Antonio Citterio
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Esosoft bench Manufactured by Cassina in Itlay A living room system designed
Fabric
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Low Table, Bench or Sofa for Cassina, Italy - new
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color. Low table that can also be used as a sofa or
Wood
$3,049Sale Price|26% Off
French Louis Philippe Bench Seat Wood Sofa or Banquette French 19th Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Louis Philippe banquette or sofa on wheels Carved with floral decorations and canelures. France
Upholstery, Wood
Danish Modern, Sculptural Three Seater Sofa / Bench, Made by Hans Dau, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Odense, DK
A lovely romantic Baroque style three seater sofa with cushions covered in vintage fabric. Made in
Fabric, Oak
Lime Green Bench Cushion Sofa with Maze Pattern Cushions and Sunflower Feet
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Parisian style sofa with bench cushion and unusual side cushions which sit on the sofa deck versus
Maple, Lacquer
Beech and Teak Wooden Bench, Europe Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The ‘pin sofa’, or stick sofa, is among the most recognisable models of Scandinavian mid-century
Beech, Teak
Custom 1960s Italian Style Velvet Sofa or Bench with Brass Base by Adesso Import
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom 1960s Italian style sofa or bench with handmade brass base upholstered in grey silk velvet
Brass
Custom 1960s Italian Style Velvet Sofa or Bench with Brass Base by Adesso Import
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom 1960s Italian style sofa or bench with handmade brass base upholstered in grey silk velvet
Brass
Custom 1960s Italian Style Velvet Sofa or Bench with Brass Base by Adesso Import
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom 1960s Italian style sofa or bench with handmade brass base upholstered in light pink velvet
Brass
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Hall Bench - Antique Scandinavian Wood Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian Fållbänk, hall bench made of hand crafted Pinewood, in
Metal
19th Century Baltic Mahogany Long Bench - Antique Empire Silk Sofa, Canapé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, antique Baltic long bench with two pillows made of hand carved Mahogany, in good
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Custom Tete-a-tete Sofa Bench in Grey Velvet with Walnut Base by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom tete-a-tete sofa bench in grey silk velvet with American walnut wood base. Made in Los
Velvet, Walnut
$2,710Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Upholstered Bench with Wavy Backrest in the style of Paolo Buffa 50s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Roma, IT
pattern made makes it a dreamy, cushy cloud. This mid century modern bench or sofa, depending on how you
Velvet, Beech
A Mid-19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Ebonised Sofa
Located in London, GB
India, circa 1860 A fine mid nineteenth century ebonised sofa with foliate designs to the cresting
Wood
Vintage Scandinavian Sofa/Bench/Vintage Coffee Table
Located in London, Lambeth
Unusual sofa bench / coffee table in steel and Perpex construction Number of options layout.
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-Cane Sofa / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
, enriching each interior. P! Galerie’s selection is mainly focused on rare French mid-century modern design
Cane, Teak
Midcentury Swedish Sofas, Benchs "Primo" Yngve Ekström Skandiform, 1970s
By Skandiform, Bruno Mathsson, Yngve Ekström
Located in Praha, CZ
- 3-seat - confortable - marked by imprinted label - sofa or bench - in style of Bruno
Fabric, Bentwood
20thCentury Italian Wooden Carved Upholstered Hallway Entrance Settee Sofa Bench
Located in Carimate, Como
, its colors and shape are a perfect fit to Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Danish Modern
Wood, Fabric
$19,844Sale Price|20% Off
Saturno Sofa from Gastone Rinaldi for Rima Mid Century Italian 1958
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Oirlo, LI
iconic Saturno Sofa by Gastone Rinaldi, reupholstered in the exquisite fabric by Pierre Frey. This rare
Metal
Pair of Large Oversize 4x4 Orange Upholstery Square Benches by Steelcase Sofa
By Knoll, Steelcase
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of oversize mid century modern benches by Steelcase.
Upholstery
Rare Madison Furniture Three Seat Chromed Steel & White Leather Bench or Sofa
By Madison Furniture, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Probably designed by Arthur Umanoff, this bench was made in the 1960s by relatively unknown company
Steel, Chrome
Handmade Italian Modern Craftsman Bench / Sofa in the Spirit of Andrea Branzi
By Andrea Branzi
Located in New York, NY
A dramatic, Unique Italian Modern Craftsman sculpture / sofa / bench in the spirit of Andrea
Iron, Wrought Iron
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Arthur Umanoff Walnut Bench Modular Sofa with Table for Madison Furniture, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Deland, FL
Ultra cool modular 2-seat sofa with built in table in walnut and covered in original knit designed
Walnut
1930s Utö Sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth – Nordic Pine Bench for NK, Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa ‘Utö’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s. Stained pine
Pine
$3,375Sale Price|25% Off
Mid Century Modern 4 Seat bench Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern 4 Seat armchair sofa bench with upholstery by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison
Aluminum, Steel
$2,625Sale Price|25% Off
Mid Century Modern 3 Seat bench Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern 3 Seat armchair sofa bench with upholstery by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison
Aluminum, Steel
1980s Wittmann's Leather Bedside Bench
By Wittmann
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Wittmann's leather bedside bench Elegant stylized design in a green finish by the renowned
Leather
Paul Láslzó Bench in Mahogany and Cane
By Paul Laszlo, Glenn of California
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul László for Glenn of California, bench or sofa, mahogany, cane, United States, 1950 Designed
Cane, Mahogany
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Three (3) Seat Bench / Sofa Attributed to Milo Baughman on Chrome Base, c. 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
An jaw dropping statement piece. This three seat bench is attributed to Milo Baughman. The
Chrome
Price Upon Request
Pair of Rare slatted bench by Martin Eisler
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in London, England
Extremely rare bench created by Martin Eisler c. 1950 for Moveis Artesanal.
Hardwood
Guillerme et Chambron, Bench circa 1970, Edition "Votre Maison"
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, oak bench composed of three removable elements. Wool fabric to change
Oak, Wool
20th Century Swedish Dux Three Seater Teak Sofa, Vintage Settee by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish three seater sofa with two pillows made of hand crafted
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Teak
Modular Table Bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller with Pierre Frey cushion
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
system shows perfectly. in 1955 nelson developed the „modular seating system“, including sofas, benches
Steel
1960s Spanish Handmade Bamboo Sofa
Located in Marbella, ES
1960s Spanish handmade bamboo sofa.
Bamboo
$27,200Sale Price|20% Off
Ico Parisi Sofa Model 865
By Ico Parisi, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Ico Parisi Sofa Model 865. Enameled metal and upholstery. Manufacture: Figli di Amedeo Cassina Lit
Metal
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
, Denmark. The Swan Sofa is a unique and sought after piece for any mid century aficionado. This piece is in
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
$4,356Sale Price|20% Off
Small Italian Purple Satin Sofa with Roll Cushion
Located in Milano, IT
Introducing an elegant 20th-century Italian bench or settee, entirely crafted with purple satin
Silk, Wood
$8,651 / item
Jorge Zalszupin Oxford sofa l'Atelier Brazil 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice so called 'Oxford' sofa designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company
Chrome
$2,178Sale Price|50% Off
Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Seldom seen 3-seat version of an iconic design by Florence Knoll.
Velvet
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.
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