Rectangular Bench
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Benches
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Leather, Walnut, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Benches
Elm
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Benches
Faux Bamboo, Raffia
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Neoclassical Benches
Gold Leaf
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Upholstery, Palisander
Vintage 1940s American Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1970s North American Benches
Linen, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Benches
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
20th Century Unknown Modern Benches
Bronze, Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Benches
Metal
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal, Brass
20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Goatskin
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cowhide
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Wood
2010s American Louis XVI Benches
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Elm
Vintage 1980s Italian Benches
Metal
2010s American Modern Benches
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Campaign Benches
Nickel
Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Benches
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Brass
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Ash, Walnut, Oak
Antique 1680s English Jacobean Benches
Oak
20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Wood, Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Benches
Fruitwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Benches
Brass
Antique 1680s English Jacobean Benches
Oak
Antique 1690s French Baroque Benches
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Benches
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome, Metal
Antique 19th Century Benches
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century British Benches
Oak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Benches
Wicker
2010s Italian Benches
Iron
Antique Early 1700s French Baroque Benches
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Benches
Wood
Antique 1780s English George III Benches
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Regency Benches
Oak
Antique 1740s Portuguese Baroque Benches
Wood
2010s Italian Benches
Wood, Textile
2010s Italian Art Deco Benches
Beech, Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches
Wood, Lacquer
2010s American Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Textile, Wood
2010s Italian Art Deco Benches
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Benches
Wood
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Rectangular 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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