Retro Narrow Bench
1960s Retro Narrow Bench
Wood
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Retro Narrow Bench
Pine, Paint
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Wood
1960s Swedish Retro Narrow Bench
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Retro Narrow Bench
Wood
1950s Dutch Renaissance Retro Narrow Bench
Oak
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Wood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Metal
Mid-20th Century Javanese Rustic Retro Narrow Bench
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Retro Narrow Bench
Wood
1990s Chinese Chinese Export Retro Narrow Bench
Wood, Elm
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Velvet, Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Walnut, Lacquer
1950s Turkish Tribal Retro Narrow Bench
Wool
1950s Retro Narrow Bench
Steel
Late 20th Century German Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Steel, Chrome
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Sheepskin, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Copper, Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Oak
2010s American Retro Narrow Bench
Brass
2010s Retro Narrow Bench
Iron
2010s American Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Oak
2010s Retro Narrow Bench
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Narrow Bench
Murano Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Retro Narrow Bench
Wood
2010s American Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Linen, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Retro Narrow Bench
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Retro Narrow Bench
Marble, Limestone
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Mohair, Oak
Early 2000s English Retro Narrow Bench
Recent Sales
1950s French Retro Narrow Bench
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Lacquer, Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modernist Retro Narrow Bench
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
1950s Retro Narrow Bench
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Pine
1950s American Retro Narrow Bench
Mahogany
1950s Retro Narrow Bench
Mid-20th Century Javanese Retro Narrow Bench
Wood
1950s Czech Schoolhouse Retro Narrow Bench
Metal
1950s French Retro Narrow Bench
1950s French Retro Narrow Bench
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Retro Narrow Bench
Wood, Paint
1960s American Hollywood Regency Retro Narrow Bench
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Retro Narrow Bench
1960s Italian Retro Narrow Bench
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Retro Narrow Bench
Upholstery, Wood
1970s American Retro Narrow Bench
1970s American Retro Narrow Bench
Chrome, Steel
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Retro Narrow Bench
Marble
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Retro Narrow Bench
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Brass
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Pine
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Retro Narrow Bench
Wood
1980s American Edwardian Retro Narrow Bench
Brass, Steel
1960s Italian Retro Narrow Bench
Wood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Retro Narrow Bench
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
1950s American Retro Narrow Bench
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Walnut
1960s Retro Narrow Bench
Marble, Brass
1960s French Brutalist Retro Narrow Bench
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Metal
1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Oak
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Leather
Mid-20th Century Javanese Retro Narrow Bench
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Metal
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Narrow Bench
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Brass
Mid-20th Century English William and Mary Retro Narrow Bench
Oak
1980s Thai Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Rosewood
1950s Chinese Hollywood Regency Retro Narrow Bench
Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Oak
Late 20th Century Retro Narrow Bench
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Iron
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Narrow Bench
Aluminum
1950s French Retro Narrow Bench
Cast Stone, Bronze
1980s American Retro Narrow Bench
Coral, 18k Gold
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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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