Seat Height 18
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Wood, Walnut, Rush
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Sofas
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Loveseats
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Regency Settees
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Regency Chairs
Wood, Cane
1990s American Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood, Cherry
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1980s Stools
Acrylic
Vintage 1950s Italian Stools
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sofas
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Mohair, Oak
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Oak
20th Century Post-Modern Dining Room Sets
Rattan
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1990s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Belgian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Birch
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Laminate
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Iron
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Birch
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Suede
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Leather
20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Abalone, Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Oak, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Chairs
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century English George IV Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
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Seat Height 18 For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Seat Height 18?
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The standard seat height depends on the type of seating in question. For seating at dining tables, the average seat height is 17 to 23 inches, while the typical seat height for desk chairs ranges from 16 to 21 inches. Seat heights for sofas and loveseats are usually around 17 to 18 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of seating from some of the world's top dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bench seat should be between 18 and 20 inches in height (46-51 cm). Though this is an average range, the height depends on its use. Bench height is also defined based on the distance from the seat to the ground. Find antique and vintage benches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023A good seat height for an accent chair is around 16 inches. However, you should also consider the height of the other seating furniture, like a sofa or a loveseat, in your space. Generally, an accent chair's seat should be no more than 4 inches higher or lower than the seats on adjacent furniture to maintain a balanced look and allow for easy conversation in seating areas. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of accent chairs.
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