Seated Long Bench
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Iron, Wrought Iron
2010s American Modern Benches
Fabric, Poplar
20th Century American Adirondack Benches
Cane, Hickory
2010s Italian Benches
Fabric, Oak, Leather
Vintage 1940s Italian Benches
Brass
1990s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Benches
Wood
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Benches
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Benches
Oak
Antique 1890s Folk Art Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century Benches
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Laminate, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Benches
Steel
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Canvas, Maple
Antique 19th Century English Furniture
Leather, Mahogany
2010s American Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Down, Feathers
Early 20th Century Austrian Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Papercord, Oak
Late 20th Century French Rustic Benches
Rush
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) High Victorian Benches
Vintage 1980s Benches
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Italian Benches
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Steel
1990s American Chippendale Benches
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Late 20th Century English Victorian Benches
Late 20th Century English Victorian Benches
Antique 17th Century Italian Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Rush, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Benches
Wood, Burl
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
20th Century English Chippendale Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany, Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century English Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Industrial Benches
Steel
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Teak
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Benches
Rush, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Rattan, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Pine
Antique Early 1900s French Country Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Country Benches
Softwood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Benches
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Country Stools
Oak
Antique 1890s Hungarian Painted Furniture
Pine
Antique Early 1900s English William and Mary Footstools
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Walnut, Velvet
20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
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Seated Long Bench For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Seated Long Bench?
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.
- What is a bench seat?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Benches can be used in nearly every space, from the foyer to the bedroom to the living room. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host several guests with limited space. On 1stDibs, find benches and other seating today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Bench seats are typically around 18 inches deep.
- What is a bench seat sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bench seat sofa is a seating system that can seat two to three people at a time. Generally, a bench seat sofa does not have a backrest. Find a collection of antique and vintage bench seat sofas on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024How long a bench for a dining table should be depends on the length of the table. Generally, a dining bench should be equal in length, or 1 or 2 inches shorter, than the length of the side of the dining table where you intend to place it. For example, if your rectangular dining table is 60 inches long, benches that are 58 to 60 inches long would work well. Shop a wide range of dining room furniture on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Dining tables that seat 8 can range in size but are typically between 72 inches and 96 inches long. Often you can squeeze 10 people with the longer measurements.
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