Retro Bench Furniture
Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Faux Leather
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Upholstery, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Retro Bench Furniture
Fabric, Foam, Hardwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s American Retro Bench Furniture
Upholstery
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Wood
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Jute, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Steel
Late 20th Century American Ming Retro Bench Furniture
Upholstery, Rosewood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Retro Bench Furniture
Mahogany
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Velvet, Oak
Late 20th Century Philippine Retro Bench Furniture
Rattan
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Upholstery, Rosewood
1980s Unknown Retro Bench Furniture
Cotton, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Country Retro Bench Furniture
Hickory
Late 20th Century Campaign Retro Bench Furniture
Leather, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Rosewood
1960s American Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Retro Bench Furniture
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Leather, Oak
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Pine
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Regency Retro Bench Furniture
Ebony, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Retro Bench Furniture
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Retro Bench Furniture
Silk, Upholstery, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Wrought Iron
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Pine
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Rattan, Oak
1990s American Retro Bench Furniture
Silk, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Retro Bench Furniture
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Fabric, Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Velvet, Oak
1950s Ivorian Tribal Retro Bench Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Metal
Late 20th Century American Retro Bench Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Bamboo
1960s Italian Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Textile, Wood
1950s French Retro Bench Furniture
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Chrome, Steel
1990s Retro Bench Furniture
Late 20th Century Italian Other Retro Bench Furniture
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Retro Bench Furniture
Pine
1980s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Animal Skin
1960s French Retro Bench Furniture
Wood
1970s American Retro Bench Furniture
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Retro Bench Furniture
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Fabric, Plastic, Mahogany
1960s Retro Bench Furniture
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench Furniture
Wood
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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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