One Arm Bench
Antique Mid-19th Century French Benches
Chestnut
2010s Spanish Belle Époque Benches
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Laminate, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Jacobean Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century European Folk Art Benches
Pine
Vintage 1980s Unknown Benches
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1950s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century American Gothic Revival Benches
Wood, Mirror
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Elm
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Modern Benches
Upholstery, Lucite
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Benches
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Primitive Benches
Wood, Pine
Late 20th Century American Rustic Benches
Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Aluminum
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Benches
Rush, Wood
Antique 1890s French Benches
Rush, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Cherry
Antique 1860s English Regency Benches
Cane, Mahogany
2010s South African Minimalist Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Fabric
Antique 1820s English Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools
Iron
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Scholar's Objects
Stone
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Stools
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Empire Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Birch, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
2010s American Gothic Religious Items
Plaster
Early 20th Century Table Lamps
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets
Brass
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Gothic Figurative Sculptures
Softwood
Antique 16th Century Belgian Renaissance Tapestries
Textile, Wool, Silk
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Ceramic, Fabric, Wood
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Antique 1750s Benches
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Benches
Chestnut
20th Century Unknown Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Benches
Cedar
Vintage 1970s Benches
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Benches
Giltwood, Velvet
Antique 19th Century Canadian Benches
Pine
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Rope, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Benches
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One Arm Bench For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a One Arm Bench?
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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