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Sculptural bench by Jose Zanine Caldas
Sculptural bench by Jose Zanine Caldas

Sculptural bench by Jose Zanine Caldas

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in London, England

Sculptural bench by Jose Zanine Caldas made in Pequi wood.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood

One Sculptural Bench, Walnut and Boucle
One Sculptural Bench, Walnut and Boucle

One Sculptural Bench, Walnut and Boucle

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Miami, FL

Sculptural bench, price is per bench. Solid Walnut legs and Boucle fabric. Made in the USA.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Italian Modern Sculptural Bench or Pouf by Moroso
Italian Modern Sculptural Bench or Pouf by Moroso

Italian Modern Sculptural Bench or Pouf by Moroso

By Moroso, Minotti

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Modern Sculptural Bench Or Pouf By Moroso. This chic large Italian sculptural bench retains

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Sculptural Bench by Dongwook Choi
Sculptural Bench by Dongwook Choi

Sculptural Bench by Dongwook Choi

Located in Geneve, CH

Sculptural bench by Dongwook Choi Crest and Trough series Dimensions: 125 x 39 x 50 Materials

Category

2010s South Korean Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Sculptural Bench by Dongwook Choi
Sculptural Bench by Dongwook Choi

Sculptural Bench by Dongwook Choi

Located in Geneve, CH

Sculptural bench by Dongwook Choi Crest and Trough series Dimensions: W 125 x D 39 x H 40 cm

Category

2010s South Korean Modern Benches

Materials

Silver

Vertigo IV Sculptural Bench by Pol Quadens
Vertigo IV Sculptural Bench by Pol Quadens

Vertigo IV Sculptural Bench by Pol Quadens

Located in Geneve, CH

Vertigo IV Sculptural Bench by Pol Quadens Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 120 x W 400 x H 250 cm

Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sculptural Bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950’s
Sculptural Bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950’s

Sculptural Bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950’s

By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Sculptural bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland 1950’s. This bench is made of

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Elm

Sculptural Bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950’s
Sculptural Bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950’s

Sculptural Bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland, 1950’s

By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Sculptural bench by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland 1950’s. This bench is made of

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Elm

Ebonized Ashe Sculptural Bench by Michael Wilson
Ebonized Ashe Sculptural Bench by Michael Wilson

Ebonized Ashe Sculptural Bench by Michael Wilson

Located in Geneve, CH

Ebonized Ashe Sculptural Bench by Michael Wilson Dimensions: W 243.84 x D 60.96 x H 50.80 x seat H

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Other

Sculptural bench in ash and leather Netherlands 1970
Sculptural bench in ash and leather Netherlands 1970

Sculptural bench in ash and leather Netherlands 1970

By Sam Maloof, Wendell Castle

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Amazing and one of a kind sculptural bench made by an unknown artist in the Netherlands in the

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Ash

Italian Art Deco Sculptural Bench in Dark Burnished Wood, 1920s
Italian Art Deco Sculptural Bench in Dark Burnished Wood, 1920s

Italian Art Deco Sculptural Bench in Dark Burnished Wood, 1920s

Located in Firenze, IT

A rare and significant sculptural bench in dark-stained solid wood, of Italian manufacture, dating

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Arts and Crafts Benches

Materials

Chestnut

Sculptural Bench Art Deco Attributed to Gio Ponti in Walnut Burl, circa 1930s
Sculptural Bench Art Deco Attributed to Gio Ponti in Walnut Burl, circa 1930s

Sculptural Bench Art Deco Attributed to Gio Ponti in Walnut Burl, circa 1930s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

Sculptural bench made of walnut briar attributed to the architect Gio Ponti. The bench dates back

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Benches

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Italian Walnut Sculptural Bench, circa 1950
Italian Walnut Sculptural Bench, circa 1950

Italian Walnut Sculptural Bench, circa 1950

Located in New York, NY

Italian 1950's highly sculptural walnut carved bench, of grand scale with a rectangular upholstered

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Teak Wood Sculptural Bench Modern Organic
Teak Wood Sculptural Bench Modern Organic

Teak Wood Sculptural Bench Modern Organic

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderfully sculptural teak wood bench. This teak wood bench features a wonderful organic form

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Other Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Sculptural Bench in Oak, France, 1960s
Sculptural Bench in Oak, France, 1960s

Sculptural Bench in Oak, France, 1960s

Located in Almelo, NL

Sculptural bench in oak, France, 1960s. Oak sculptural bench, this lovely settee is made of

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Solid Oak Sculptural Bench - Cadence by Mokko
Solid Oak Sculptural Bench - Cadence by Mokko

Solid Oak Sculptural Bench - Cadence by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The Cadence bench is inspired by the simplicity and power of the rhythmic stepped brickwork visible

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Benches

Materials

Oak

Arches Small by Piegatto, A Sculptural Bench
Arches Small by Piegatto, A Sculptural Bench

Arches Small by Piegatto, A Sculptural Bench

Located in Guatemala, GU

Bench made with 25 vertical sections of laminated birch and spruce wood (18.5 mm thickness each

Category

2010s Guatemalan Benches

Materials

Plywood

Solid Teak Wood Sculptural Bench Modern Organic
Solid Teak Wood Sculptural Bench Modern Organic

Solid Teak Wood Sculptural Bench Modern Organic

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This solid teak wood bench features a wonderful organic form with a mix of wood textures and shades

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Other Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Solid Teak Wood Sculptural Bench, Modern Organic
Solid Teak Wood Sculptural Bench, Modern Organic

Solid Teak Wood Sculptural Bench, Modern Organic

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This solid teak wood bench features a wonderful organic form with a mix of wood textures and shades

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Other Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Solid Teak Wood Sculptural Bench Modern Organic
Solid Teak Wood Sculptural Bench Modern Organic

Solid Teak Wood Sculptural Bench Modern Organic

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This solid teak wood bench features a wonderful organic form with a mix of wood textures and shades

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Other Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Solid Teak Wood Sculptural Bench Modern Organic
Solid Teak Wood Sculptural Bench Modern Organic

Solid Teak Wood Sculptural Bench Modern Organic

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This solid teak wood bench features a wonderful organic form with a mix of wood textures and shades

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Other Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Implication Sculptural Bench by Mary Brōgger
Implication Sculptural Bench by Mary Brōgger

Implication Sculptural Bench by Mary Brōgger

Located in Geneve, CH

Implication Sculptural Bench by Mary Brogger Unique piece. Signed by the artist. Dimensions: D

Category

2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Other

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural bench 1 Tribal Style
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural bench 1 Tribal Style

Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural bench 1 Tribal Style

By Hiroyuki Nishimura

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Weighing Worlds Sculptural bench Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of

Category

2010s Japanese Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Teak Wood Sculptural Bench, Carved Detailing, Modern Organic
Teak Wood Sculptural Bench, Carved Detailing, Modern Organic

Teak Wood Sculptural Bench, Carved Detailing, Modern Organic

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderfully sculptural teak wood bench with carved detailing on its seat. This teak wood bench

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Other Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Teak Wood Sculptural Bench, Carved Detailing, Modern Organic
Teak Wood Sculptural Bench, Carved Detailing, Modern Organic

Teak Wood Sculptural Bench, Carved Detailing, Modern Organic

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderfully sculptural teak wood bench with carved detailing on its seat. This teak wood bench

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Other Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Teak Wood Sculptural Bench, Carved Detailing, Modern Organic
Teak Wood Sculptural Bench, Carved Detailing, Modern Organic

Teak Wood Sculptural Bench, Carved Detailing, Modern Organic

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderfully sculptural teak wood bench with carved detailing on its seat. This teak wood bench

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Other Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak

Andrianna Shamaris Triple Burnt Teak Wood Sculptural Bench
Andrianna Shamaris Triple Burnt Teak Wood Sculptural Bench

Andrianna Shamaris Triple Burnt Teak Wood Sculptural Bench

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Sculptural reclaimed teak root bench. Charred, sanded and sealed revealing the beautiful wood grain

Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Handcrafted abstract sculptural bench in artist-painted wood
Handcrafted abstract sculptural bench in artist-painted wood

Handcrafted abstract sculptural bench in artist-painted wood

By Jason Andrew Turner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

the seat. This bench with its abstract design and its bright colors is a unique piece of furniture

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Enamel

Banco Solar — One-of-a-Kind Sculptural Bench-Lamp with Integrated Light
Banco Solar — One-of-a-Kind Sculptural Bench-Lamp with Integrated Light

Banco Solar — One-of-a-Kind Sculptural Bench-Lamp with Integrated Light

By Otávio Motta

Located in Vargem Pequena, BR

Banco Solar is a one-of-a-kind sculptural bench lamp in reclaimed Brazilian hardwood (including

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Bench, Century Old Mahogany, Metal Base
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Bench, Century Old Mahogany, Metal Base

Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Bench, Century Old Mahogany, Metal Base

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind beautiful bench or art piece hand made from century old mahogany wood and resting on

Category

2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Bench by Andrianna Shamaris in Century-Old Mahogany
Sculptural Bench by Andrianna Shamaris in Century-Old Mahogany

Sculptural Bench by Andrianna Shamaris in Century-Old Mahogany

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind beautiful sculptural art piece or bench made from century old mahogany wood. Sanded

Category

2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Mahogany

Sculptural Bench in Solid European Oak - Cadence by Mokko
Sculptural Bench in Solid European Oak - Cadence by Mokko

Sculptural Bench in Solid European Oak - Cadence by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The Cadence bench is inspired by the simplicity and power of the rhythmic stepped brickwork visible

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Benches

Materials

Oak, Walnut

1970s Coastal Double Fiberglass Surfboard Wood Sculptural Bench Settee
1970s Coastal Double Fiberglass Surfboard Wood Sculptural Bench Settee

1970s Coastal Double Fiberglass Surfboard Wood Sculptural Bench Settee

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

, surfboard bench.. The ultra rare bench gives an air of culture and refinement. Outstanding design is

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

Sculptural Bench by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, 1940s
Sculptural Bench by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, 1940s

Sculptural Bench by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, 1940s

By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An unusual and expressive bench having a sculptural rounded form with patinated brass nailhead trim

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Organic Driftwood Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bench Coffee Table
Organic Driftwood Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bench Coffee Table

Organic Driftwood Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bench Coffee Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Organic Driftwood Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bench Coffee Table. Item features a double pedestal

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Driftwood

There and Black Sculptural Bench by Mary Brōgger
There and Black Sculptural Bench by Mary Brōgger

There and Black Sculptural Bench by Mary Brōgger

Located in Geneve, CH

There and black sculptural bench by Mary Brogger Unique piece. Dimensions: D 84 x W 196 x H 81.5

Category

2010s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Other

Sculptural Bench in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
Sculptural Bench in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris

Sculptural Bench in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris

By Patrick Coard

Located in New York, NY

Patrick Coard Paris expands on his unique and beautiful sculptural object collection with a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Bench in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
Sculptural Bench in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris

Sculptural Bench in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris

By Patrick Coard

Located in New York, NY

expands on his unique and beautiful sculptural object collection with a furniture line. The Caudal capsule

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass

Wishbone, Outdoor and Indoor Sculptural Bench Seat by Brodie Neill
Wishbone, Outdoor and Indoor Sculptural Bench Seat by Brodie Neill

Wishbone, Outdoor and Indoor Sculptural Bench Seat by Brodie Neill

By Brodie Neill

Located in London, GB

With a long, undulating three-way symmetry, the organic Wishbone bench seat creates a sculpturally

Category

2010s Australian Minimalist Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

Rustic Splayed Leg Solid Wood Sculptural Bench, France 1940's
Rustic Splayed Leg Solid Wood Sculptural Bench, France 1940's

Rustic Splayed Leg Solid Wood Sculptural Bench, France 1940's

Located in New York, NY

Lovely through tenon detail. Some discoloration on surface. Seat is 8'' deep.

Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Sculptural Bench in Solid European Dark Brown Oak - Brut by Mokko
Sculptural Bench in Solid European Dark Brown Oak - Brut by Mokko

Sculptural Bench in Solid European Dark Brown Oak - Brut by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

materiality and subdued forms with geometrically expressive detailing. The Brut bench functions as seating

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Benches

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Wishbone, Outdoor and Indoor Black Sculptural Bench Seat by Brodie Neill
Wishbone, Outdoor and Indoor Black Sculptural Bench Seat by Brodie Neill

Wishbone, Outdoor and Indoor Black Sculptural Bench Seat by Brodie Neill

By Brodie Neill

Located in London, GB

With a long, undulating three-way symmetry, the organic wishbone bench seat creates a sculpturally

Category

2010s Australian Minimalist Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Blue by Brodie Neill
E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Blue by Brodie Neill

E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Blue by Brodie Neill

By Brodie Neill

Located in London, GB

again in the configuration of a bench. The endless E-Turn, refers to eternity; it dramatically

Category

2010s European Minimalist Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Blue by Brodie Neill
E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Blue by Brodie Neill

E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Blue by Brodie Neill

By Brodie Neill

Located in London, GB

again in the configuration of a bench. The endless E-Turn, refers to eternity; it dramatically

Category

2010s European Minimalist Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in White by Brodie Neill
E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in White by Brodie Neill

E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in White by Brodie Neill

By Brodie Neill

Located in London, GB

again in the configuration of a bench. The endless E-Turn refers to eternity; it dramatically transcends

Category

2010s British Minimalist Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Yellow by Brodie Neill
E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Yellow by Brodie Neill

E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Yellow by Brodie Neill

By Brodie Neill

Located in London, GB

again in the configuration of a bench. The endless E-Turn refers to eternity; it dramatically transcends

Category

2010s British Minimalist Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Yellow by Brodie Neill
E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Yellow by Brodie Neill

E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Yellow by Brodie Neill

By Brodie Neill

Located in London, GB

again in the configuration of a bench. The endless E-Turn refers to eternity; it dramatically transcends

Category

2010s British Minimalist Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in White by Brodie Neill
E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in White by Brodie Neill

E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in White by Brodie Neill

By Brodie Neill

Located in London, GB

again in the configuration of a bench. The endless E-Turn refers to eternity; it dramatically transcends

Category

2010s British Minimalist Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Black by Brodie Neill
E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Black by Brodie Neill

E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Black by Brodie Neill

By Brodie Neill

Located in London, GB

again in the configuration of a bench. The endless E-Turn refers to eternity; it dramatically transcends

Category

2010s European Minimalist Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Black by Brodie Neill
E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Black by Brodie Neill

E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Black by Brodie Neill

By Brodie Neill

Located in London, GB

again in the configuration of a bench. The endless E-Turn refers to eternity; it dramatically transcends

Category

2010s European Minimalist Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Red by Brodie Neill
E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Red by Brodie Neill

E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Red by Brodie Neill

By Brodie Neill

Located in London, GB

again in the configuration of a bench. The endless E-Turn refers to eternity; it dramatically transcends

Category

2010s European Minimalist Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Red by Brodie Neill
E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Red by Brodie Neill

E-Turn, Lacquered Fibreglass Sculptural Bench Seat in Red by Brodie Neill

By Brodie Neill

Located in London, GB

again in the configuration of a bench. The endless E-Turn refers to eternity; it dramatically transcends

Category

2010s British Minimalist Benches

Materials

Fiberglass

Fernando's Sculptural Dark Wood Bench by CEU Studio Indoor - Outdoor
Fernando's Sculptural Dark Wood Bench by CEU Studio Indoor - Outdoor

Fernando's Sculptural Dark Wood Bench by CEU Studio Indoor - Outdoor

By CEU Studio

Located in New York, NY

Fernando's Sculptural Bench by CEU L 59" x W 28.7" x H 25.6" The item is customizable by size

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

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Sculptural Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sculptural bench you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A sculptural bench — often made from wood, fabric and walnut — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a sculptural bench, we have 192 options in-stock, while there are 53 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a sculptural bench — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A sculptural bench is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made sculptural bench has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Adrian Pearsall, Arno Declercq and Carol Egan are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sculptural Bench?

The average selling price for a sculptural bench at 1stDibs is $4,200, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $96,081 for the highest priced.

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.