Used Banquette
Antique 1820s French Settees
Fruitwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Fabric, Paint, Wood
20th Century Art Deco Benches
Leather, Velvet
Antique 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Benches
Wood
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Other Benches
Wood
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Benches
Wood
20th Century Sofas
Fabric
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Velvet
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Settees
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century British Stools
Bronze
1990s Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Daybeds
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century European Stools
Fabric, Mahogany
1990s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Loveseats
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Oak, Fabric
Vintage 1930s Sofas
Linen
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Benches
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Directoire Benches
Wood
Antique 1790s Italian Louis XVI Benches
Textile, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Early 20th Century French Benches
Upholstery, Chestnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Benches
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Mohair
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Benches
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Loveseats
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Canapes
Faux Leather, Fiberglass, Palisander
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century American Benches
Fabric, Lucite
Antique 17th Century Unknown Renaissance Benches
Wrought Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Benches
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Empire Sofas
Birch
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Benches
Fabric, Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Sets
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Cane, Beech
Antique 19th Century Italian Rustic Benches
Wood
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Used Banquette 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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