Modern Bench
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Benches
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Benches
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Pine
Vintage 1970s American Modern Benches
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bouclé
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Pine
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1960s Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches
Bouclé, Upholstery
2010s American Modern Benches
Concrete, Stainless Steel
20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Limestone
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Benches
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Benches
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Benches
Concrete
Early 2000s American Modern Benches
Concrete, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
2010s American Modern Benches
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Early 2000s American Modern Benches
Concrete, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary European Organic Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Benches
Elm
2010s American Modern Benches
Wood, Shagreen Stingray
Vintage 1980s Benches
Steel
2010s Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Daybeds
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Benches
Brass
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Benches
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Walnut, Wood, Plywood
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Oak, Wood, Plywood
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Wood, Plywood, Ash
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Wood, Linen
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Hardwood
Vintage 1930s French Modern Benches
Wood
Antique 1660s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Bouclé, Wood, Ash
1990s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Naugahyde, Wood
2010s Greek Organic Modern Benches
Cast Stone
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chenille, Maple
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Steel
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Benches
Brass
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Maple
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Beech
1990s Modern Benches
Cowhide
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Pine
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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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