Sculptural Mango Wood Table Burnt Finish Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A sculptural mango wood bench. To achieve is rich black pigment the bench was burnt three times and
2010s Indonesian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Fruitwood
Sculptural Mango Wood Table Burnt Finish Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A sculptural mango wood bench. To achieve is rich black pigment the bench was burnt three times and
Fruitwood
$2,440 / item
H 18.12 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Sculptural Mango Wood Table Espresso Finish Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A sculptural mango wood bench with an espresso pigment. The mix of curved and straight lines and
Fruitwood
Pair of Benches in Carved Oak, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Carved in quiet reverence from solid French oak, this pair of benches exudes pastoral strength and
Oak
$6,495 / set
H 13.5 in W 79 in D 14.5 in
Mid-Century Bruksbo Teak Planter Bench, Attributed to Torbjørn Afdal
By Mellemstrands Trevareindustri, Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Chattanooga, TN
example remain comparatively rare. This sculptural, low-slung bench combines a long, floating teak seat
Metal
1970s Lions Bench or Side Table in Wood and Rope
Located in Miami, FL
A playful yet sculptural vintage children’s lion bench in the form of a lion, crafted from solid
Natural Fiber, Wood
Modern Hand-Carved White Marble Garden Bench, 21st Century Europe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and square legs give the bench a sculptural shape and a strong architectural presence. This piece is
Marble
$5,730
H 16.9 in W 38.2 in D 67.7 in
Unique Sculptural Daybed in Vintage 1950s Leather, Bent Solid Oak – Wabi Sabi
Located in BORGO, FR
, this piece works equally well as a daybed, bench, or sculptural centerpiece in a curated interior. An
Leather, Hardwood
$6,284 / item
H 17.72 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in
Trilite Medium Bench in Verde Lepanto Marble by Bufalini Marmi
Located in Geneve, CH
sculptural form of the bench, making it both light and strong. Bufalini continues its journey in marble
Marble
$5,800
H 16.75 in W 60 in D 17.75 in
Italian Minimalist Stainless Steel & Brass Bench / Coffee Table, Attr. Rivadossi
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
functions equally well as a sculptural entry bench, low coffee table, or centerpiece in an architecturally
Brass, Stainless Steel
$2,098 / item
H 17.92 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
Low stool / bench / coffee table Riva 1920 Temperino Design Alessandro Guidolin
By Riva 1920, Alessandro Guidolin
Located in Alcamo, IT
Brand: Riva 1920 Model: Temperino Design by: Alessandro Guidolin Temperino is a sculptural stool
Iron
$2,389Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.04 in W 24.41 in D 22.84 in
Mid-Century Modern Industrial Vaulting Horse Bench, Green Metal & Black Leather
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
and sculptural Italian Mid-Century Modern vaulting horse bench, produced in Italy during the 1970s
Iron
$23,540 / item
H 15 in W 80 in D 28 in
Contemporary Minimal Bleached Oak Daybed Bench Mirror Polish St. Steel Backrest
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
the wooden structure. The daybed-bench is sculptural as it is functional through its meticulously
Stainless Steel
$6,800
H 47.75 in W 49 in D 31 in
Early 19th Century Country French Farmhouse Oak Outdoor Wagon Wheel Bench
Located in Astoria, NY
converted into a sculptural garden bench, a rare fusion of rural utility and rustic elegance. Expertly hand
Wrought Iron
$9,500
H 36 in W 78 in D 18 in
Monumental French Faux Bois Cast Stone Bench Tree Trunk Supports, circa 1920s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
garden and terrace installations. Impressive in scale and sculptural presence, this bench exemplifies
Cast Stone
$3,950 / set
H 31.5 in W 12.21 in D 13.39 in
Set of Four Solid Pine Bar Stools or Benches, The Netherlands, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
of four sculptural bar stools or benches was crafted in solid pine in the Netherlands during the
Pine
$2,650
H 22.5 in W 14 in D 13 in
Stunning One of a Kind Artisan Made Black Walnut Organic Modern Bench Stool
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exclusive one of a kind artisan made sculptural functional bench or stool that is a work of art
Walnut
$6,571
H 29.53 in W 58.67 in D 26.38 in
Søren Hansen, Rare Sofa / Bench Model 2240 for Fritz Hansen, 1939
By Søren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Fritz Hansen. A rare find and very collectable piece. As a sculptural piece, this lovely sofa/bench
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric
Small Coffee Table or Bench in Oak by Jacques Jarrige "Nazca"
By Jacques Jarrige
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural coffee table or bench from Jacques Jarrige’s Nazca series embodies the artist’s
Oak
Cini Boeri for Knoll Architectural Sofa with Steel Chassis and Casters
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
sculptural arms, continuous bench seat, and crisp, tailored upholstery, all set atop a dark powder-coated
Steel
$1,750
H 17.72 in W 37.41 in D 15.75 in
Luciano Frigerio Ottoman in Solid Walnut and Black Leather, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
standalone piece—usable as a footrest, low bench, or sculptural accent. The leather upholstery shows visible
Leather, Walnut
$2,460
H 23.82 in W 51.19 in D 23.23 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian Coffee Table in Solid Elm Wood, Wabi-Sabi Style, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
table, low bench, or sculptural accent, it complements modern, Scandinavian, rustic, or eclectic
Wood, Elm
$2,628
H 19.69 in W 52.76 in D 20.87 in
19th Century Antique Dutch Teak Blanket Chest, The Netherlands
Located in Meulebeke, BE
designers a versatile accent, ideal as a coffee table, storage bench, or sculptural anchor in a contemporary
Metal
$2,329
H 22.05 in W 28.75 in D 11.03 in
Striking 'Raw Edges' tailored wood stool for Cappelini * FREE WORLDWIDE DELIVERY
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Presented by Acquired, this sculptural Raw Edges designed bench manufactured by the revered Italian
Wood
Danish Modern Walnut Footstool, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A sculptural footstool or bench original from Denmark, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored
Wool, Walnut
Hollywood Regency Style Casa Stradivari Plaster Paw Foot Ottoman Stool
By Casa Stradivari
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Hollywood Regency style accent stool by Casa Stradivari. This sculptural ottoman or bench features
Upholstery, Wood
$14,700 / item
H 25.5 in W 18.88 in D 35.5 in
2 Midcentury Organic Modern / Sculptures/ Lounge Chairs, Frederick Kiesler, 1947
By Frederick John Kiesler
Located in New York, NY
sculptural, organic form bench / stool / ottoman is also available and priced separately (see last photo
Plywood, Oak
Price Upon Request
H 18.75 in W 84.5 in D 19.5 in
Niamh Barry, Ghost, Contemporary Sculptural Bench, Ireland, 2022
By Niamh Barry
Located in New York, NY
This gently swelling bench, completely finished in polished bronze (and the product of hundreds of
Bronze
Price Upon Request
H 18 in W 66 in D 15 in
Carol Egan, Sculptural Hand-Carved Bench, United States, 2013
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural hand-carved bench is part of a line of contemporary furniture designed by blending
Walnut
Price Upon Request
H 18 in W 35 in D 15 in
Carol Egan, Sculptural Hand-Carved Bench, United States, 2012
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural hand-carved bench is part of a line of contemporary furniture designed by blending
Walnut
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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