Paw Bench
1990s Benches
Wood
2010s Benches
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Benches
Mahogany
Antique 1890s American Victorian Benches
Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Benches
Brass
Antique 18th Century Italian Benches
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XIV Benches
Linen, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century French Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Neoclassical Revival Settees
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Stools
Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Stools
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1920s American Stools
Iron
Early 20th Century Swedish Benches
Iron
Antique 19th Century British Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Late 20th Century American Benches
Antique Late 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Benches
Leather, Mirror
Vintage 1920s Italian Neoclassical Revival Benches
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Regency Benches
Concrete
Vintage 1970s Neoclassical Benches
Bronze, Steel
Antique 19th Century Benches
Upholstery
Early 20th Century African Benches
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Benches
Iron
Vintage 1980s Unknown Neoclassical Benches
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Benches
Upholstery, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches
Stone, Limestone
20th Century Indonesian Regency Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Benches
Brass, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Benches
Brass
20th Century American Other Benches
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1930s French Benches
Leather, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Benches
Wood
Vintage 1930s English Chippendale Benches
Mahogany, Burlap
Antique Late 19th Century European Baroque Benches
Walnut
2010s American Benches
Velvet, Giltwood
Early 20th Century European Benches
Wood, Leather
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Wood
Antique 1810s Baltic Empire Benches
Beech
Antique Early 1900s Italian Regency Benches
Burlap
Early 20th Century American Benches
Iron
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Benches
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Benches
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Benches
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American George II Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Early 20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
2010s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1910s French Renaissance Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1920s English Regency Revival Footstools
Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Settees
Brass, Iron
2010s South Korean Modern Benches
Aluminum
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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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