Needlepoint Bench
Antique 19th Century French Queen Anne Benches
Walnut
Antique 1880s American Benches
Wool, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1970s North American Benches
Linen, Wool
20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 17th Century English Footstools
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Classical Roman Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century American George III Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Benches
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Cherry
Antique 1860s Indian Anglo-Indian Benches
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s European Chinese Chippendale Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Other Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Benches
Bamboo, Ebony
Antique 1820s American American Classical Benches
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Benches
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Benches
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Benches
Tapestry, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Benches
Mahogany
Antique Early 1700s French Baroque Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Stools
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Stools
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century More Art
Wool, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Thread, Oak
Antique 19th Century British Footstools
Faux Bamboo, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Textile, Walnut
20th Century European Stools
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Footstools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Country Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Wool
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Benches
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Benches
Antique 18th Century George III Benches
Antique Late 19th Century Irish Chippendale Benches
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Animal Sculptures
Fur, Wood
Antique 1850s French Louis XV Pillows and Throws
Textile, Velvet, Down
Mid-20th Century Pillows and Throws
Fabric
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Leather, Suede
Vintage 1920s Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Aubusson Benches
Wool, Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XV Benches
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1960s Benches
Wrought Iron
2010s American Benches
Wood, Wool
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Benches
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Benches
Walnut, Fabric
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Benches
Wood, Fabric
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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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