Palm Bench
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches
Marble, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Steel
1990s Neoclassical Revival Benches
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Benches
Cotton, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Regency Benches
Berlin Iron
Late 20th Century North American Benches
Metal
Late 20th Century French Rustic Benches
Rush
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Rattan
Vintage 1980s Benches
Cotton, Wood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Benches
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Benches
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Benches
Aluminum
Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Benches
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Benches
Rush, Wood
Late 20th Century North American Regency Benches
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Benches
Textile, Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Rustic Benches
Bamboo
2010s German Modern Benches
Steel
2010s German Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1980s Unknown Benches
Cotton, Wood
Late 20th Century American Benches
Mohair, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Benches
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century North American Regency Benches
Cotton, Linen
Mid-20th Century Benches
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1980s Louis XV Benches
Wrought Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XV Benches
Cotton, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Louis XIV Benches
Linen, Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Leather
Mid-20th Century North American Benches
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
20th Century Minimalist Benches
Steel
Vintage 1980s Philippine Post-Modern Benches
Stone
Late 20th Century American Ming Benches
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Benches
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Benches
Mahogany, Leather
Early 2000s American Shaker Benches
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Seagrass
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Paper, Acrylic
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century English Blanket Chests
Fabric, Mahogany
1990s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Modern Black and White Photography
Giclée
Mid-20th Century Modern Black and White Photography
Giclée
Mid-20th Century Modern Black and White Photography
Giclée
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools
Brass
20th Century Post-Modern Portrait Photography
Archival Pigment
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Settees
Chrome
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Garden Ornaments
Terracotta
Vintage 1950s Vietnamese Hollywood Regency Statues
Plaster
2010s Italian Modern Secretaires
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Wood
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
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Palm 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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