Retro Bench
1950s Ivorian Tribal Retro Bench
Wood
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench
Jute, Wood
Late 20th Century American Retro Bench
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench
Bamboo
1960s Italian Modern Retro Bench
Textile, Wood
1950s French Retro Bench
Wood
1990s Retro Bench
Late 20th Century Italian Other Retro Bench
Bamboo
1980s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench
Animal Skin
1960s French Retro Bench
Wood
1970s American Retro Bench
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Retro Bench
Steel
1960s Retro Bench
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench
Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench
Steel
Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Bench
Lucite
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench
Wood
1980s Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench
Metal
1970s Italian Retro Bench
Chrome
1970s Italian Retro Bench
Chrome
1950s Spanish Retro Bench
Upholstery
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench
Aluminum
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench
Fabric, Rosewood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench
Metal
1950s North American Retro Bench
Brass
1950s French Retro Bench
Leather, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Retro Bench
Metal
1970s American Retro Bench
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Bench
Birch
1960s Swedish Retro Bench
Teak
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench
Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench
Wood
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Bench
Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench
Upholstery, Walnut
1990s Neoclassical Revival Retro Bench
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench
Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench
Leather, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Bench
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Retro Bench
Wood, Upholstery
1960s American Hollywood Regency Retro Bench
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Retro Bench
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench
Fabric, Bamboo
Late 20th Century Norwegian Retro Bench
Wool, Wood, Pine
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench
Iron
1980s Retro Bench
Wood, Lacquer
1960s Retro Bench
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Bench
Velvet, Wood
1950s North American Retro Bench
Mahogany
1970s American Hollywood Regency Retro Bench
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench
Zebra Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench
Bamboo, Wood
1960s American Retro Bench
Mahogany
1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench
Fabric, Birch, Ebony
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Bench
Rattan, 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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