Porch Seating
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Elm
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Raffia, Wood, Linen
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Linen, Raffia, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Rustic Rocking Chairs
Metal
2010s South African Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Chairs
Glass, Wicker
2010s South African Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century North American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wicker
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Armchairs
Metal
2010s South African Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Organic Modern Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1850s French Benches
Hardwood
2010s Italian Organic Modern Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Country Benches
Pine
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Reed, Paint
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Settees
Hickory
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Pine
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Benches
Pine, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gothic Revival Benches
Wood, Pine
Antique 1890s American Industrial Benches
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian British Colonial Settees
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Country Benches
Teak
2010s Italian Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Settees
Wood, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker
Antique 1890s American Adirondack Chairs
Hickory
Antique 1880s American Adirondack Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Chestnut
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Hickory, Wood
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Stools
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Settees
Rattan
2010s Brazilian Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Philippine British Colonial Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Reed
Mid-20th Century French Adirondack Stools
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Benches
Walnut
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Reed
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Sofas
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rattan, Bamboo
Vintage 1950s English Bohemian Footstools
Bamboo
20th Century American Armchairs
Wicker
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Leather, Maple, Chestnut, Wood, Rattan, Cane, Bamboo
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Porch Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Porch Seating?
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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