Napoleon Iii Style Bench
Antique Early 1900s European Napoleon III Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Benches
Walnut
20th Century Napoleon III Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Benches
Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Benches
Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis Philippe Benches
Tapestry, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Cotton, Velvet
Antique 1890s European Napoleon III Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
Antique 1880s French Louis XIV Stools
Beech
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Rosewood
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Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Panelling
Wood, Pine
20th Century French Other Wall Mirrors
Mirror
Early 20th Century Chinese Benches
Paint, Wood
2010s British Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Benches
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Daybeds
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Giltwood
18th Century Old Masters Paintings
Oil
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Country Benches
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Picture Frames
Paint, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Carts and Bar Carts
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Brass, Iron
20th Century English Country Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
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20th Century French Benches
Beech, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Benches
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Antique Early 1900s French Napoleon III Benches
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Benches
Tapestry, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Benches
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Unknown Napoleon III Benches
20th Century French Benches
Wood, Fabric
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Linen, Walnut, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Napoleon III Stools
Mid-20th Century French Settees
Fabric, Burlap, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Stools
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Benches
Wood, Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Benches
Wood, Fabric
Antique Mid-19th Century European Benches
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Benches
Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Benches
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Benches
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Giltwood
Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Settees
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Tapestry, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Walnut
Napoleon Iii Style Bench 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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