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Set of Four White 'Acton Stacker' Chairs by American Seating
By American Seating
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique set of four Acton Stacker chairs by American seating. Comfortable and practical set of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Oversized Regal French Wingback Armchairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Regal French Wingback Damask Armchairs by CENTURY FURNITURE With heavy Cotton Damask fabric
Category

Vintage 1980s French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

English Style Roll Arm Sofa by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
English rolled arm and rolled back sofa by Century Furniture includes 3 matching throw pillows and 2 arm
Category

1990s Sofas

Materials

Cotton

Damask Italian Provincial Throne Host Armchairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
. Pair of Exceptional Century Furniture Damask Italian Provincial Throne Host Accent Statement Armchairs
Category

Vintage 1980s American Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Cotton

Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Very Comfortable Century
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Seating Set 4 + 2 by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Brussels , BE
Midcentury seating set 4 + 2 by Guillerme et Chambron, solid oak.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Midcentury Chinoiserie Style Lounge Chairs by Century Chair Company
By Century Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of horseshoe armchairs with "scrubbed white" finish by the Century Chair Company, 1987. Please
Category

Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Chippendale Style Ball & Claw Tapestry Armchairs by Century Furniture - Set of 2
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Ball & Claw Armchairs by Century Furniture Co With hand-carved wood accents and a heavy cotton
Category

Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cotton

Low Slung Lounge Chair by Century Furniture Company
By Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Great Art Deco Revival low slung lounge chair with cream lacquer frame, brass feet, and upholstered seat and back. The chair is in very good condition, showing only light cosmetic we...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Expertly Reupholstered Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Chairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
A rich, decadent black lacquered finish wraps these beautiful chairs by Century Furniture in the
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Elegant 1960s Club Chairs by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and sophisticated, this pair of art deco inspired club chairs, often misattributed to Harvey Probber, have been completely restored from the ground up. Refinished to match th...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

CENTURY Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota Black Lacquer Side Chair
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian style side chair by high-quality furniture maker century. From their "Chin Hua" line
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Lacquer

Oversized Beige Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture Co - A Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
comfortable Century Furniture co oversized beige lounge chairs Approximate Measurements in Inches 36" high
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Six Goatskin Lacquer Dining Chairs by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six dining chairs with two arm chairs and four side chairs from Century Chair Company
Category

Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Fine Set of 8 Vintage Asian Style Dining Chairs by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Including 2 arm and 6 side chairs in an elegant high gloss black finish. With classic splats with faux incised characters. The square seats raised on shaped skirt rails mounted on sq...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Regency Style Leather Executive Office Chair by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately leather executive swivel office chair crafted by Century Furniture. The chair features a
Category

20th Century American Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 2 Chinese Chippendale dining chairs by Century Furniture Faux bamboo in an antiqued
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

TSF '01', Seating
By Nima Abili
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed and made by Nima Abili in Los Angeles this handcrafted table is cladded with almond beige matte porcelain tiles and sanded beige grout. Inspired by Brutalist style of archit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brutalist Sofas

Materials

Porcelain

  • TSF '01', Seating
  • TSF '01', Seating
  • TSF '01', Seating
  • TSF '01', Seating
H 20 in. W 72 in. D 26 in.
CENTURY CHAIR Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Armchair
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chinese Chippendale style armchair by Century Chair Company. Faux bamboo frame with decorative
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Wood

2 Vintage Century Furniture Chippendale Gooseneck Red Mahogany Arm Accent Chairs
By Century Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
2 vintage Century Furniture Chippendale gooseneck red mahogany arm accent chairs Pair of
Category

Late 20th Century Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Chippensteel 0.5 Polished Copper Seating by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chippensteel 0.5 is fine example of blending FiDU process and craftmanship. The 2D form is cut from metal sheet and goes through welding and inflanting, becoming three dimensional fu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Chairs

Materials

Copper

Chippensteel 0.5 Polished Copper Seating by Zieta
H 30.71 in. W 16.15 in. D 23.63 in.
Plopp Standard Polished Copper Seating by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Plopp stool is an icon and a bestseller of Zieta Prozessdesign. The unique, toy-looking and playful shape of Plopp is an effect of an innovative forming method, FIDU. FIDU technology...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Stools

Materials

Copper

  • Plopp Standard Polished Copper Seating by Zieta
  • Plopp Standard Polished Copper Seating by Zieta
  • Plopp Standard Polished Copper Seating by Zieta
  • Plopp Standard Polished Copper Seating by Zieta
H 19.69 in. W 13.78 in. D 13.78 in.
Plopp Mini Polished Copper Seating by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Plopp stool is an icon and a bestseller of Zieta Prozessdesign. The unique, toy-looking and playful shape of Plopp is an effect of an innovative forming method – FIDU. FIDU technolog...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Stools

Materials

Steel

  • Plopp Mini Polished Copper Seating by Zieta
  • Plopp Mini Polished Copper Seating by Zieta
  • Plopp Mini Polished Copper Seating by Zieta
  • Plopp Mini Polished Copper Seating by Zieta
H 14.97 in. W 9.85 in. D 9.85 in.
Seating Set by Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of lounge seating by Marco Zanuso. This set comprises a pair of two-seat sofas and a pair of
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal

  • Seating Set by Marco Zanuso
  • Seating Set by Marco Zanuso
  • Seating Set by Marco Zanuso
  • Seating Set by Marco Zanuso
H 28.35 in. W 29.53 in. D 27.56 in.
CENTURY Empire Style Carved Dolphin Head Occasional Chair
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Empire style occassional chair by Century. Fruitwood with carved gold painted dolphin heads
Category

Late 20th Century American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Fabric

CENTURY Chin Hua Asian Chinoiserie Dining Armchairs - Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Asian style dining armchairs by high-quality furniture maker Century. From their "Chin
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Malitte Seating System by Roberto Matta Paradisoterrestre Edition
By Paradisoterrestre, Roberto Matta
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
vary according to chosen fabric. Malitte is a seating system, an ever-changing composition of five
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Vintage Asian Style Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture Tomei Sofa
By Century Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Asian Style Raymond Sobota for Century Furniture Tomei Sofa Beautiful vintage Asian
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

"Canapouf" by Pierre Cardin, Seating Set of 4
Located in Brussels , BE
Pierre Cardin "canapouf" seating set. 2 Canapes and 2 poufs Measures: Width: Seat:57cm ott:52
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Wood

Tawayara 'Boxing Ring' Seating Unit by Masanori Umeda
By Masanori Umeda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tawayara boxing ring seating unit by Masanori Umeda (Japan) for Memphis srl (1981). The Tawaraya
Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

French Provincial Cane Dining Chairs by Century Furniture, Set of 6
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Dining Chairs by CENTURY FURNITURE Seats are made of a shiny, stain-resistant fabric. Approximate
Category

Vintage 1970s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Faux Bois Dining Chairs Lacquered by Century Furniture Set of 6
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
chairs by Century Furniture. Approximate Measurements in Inches 36.5" high at back 22" wide 24
Category

Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Small Staghorn Seatings
Located in Washington, DC
A set of small staghorn seating’s, consisting of a fur covered bench and stool. Stool dimensions
Category

Early 20th Century French Benches

Materials

Horn, Fur

  • Set of Small Staghorn Seatings
  • Set of Small Staghorn Seatings
  • Set of Small Staghorn Seatings
  • Set of Small Staghorn Seatings
H 34.75 in. W 46.75 in. D 22.5 in.
Plopp Standard Polished Stainless Steel Seating by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Plopp stool is an icon and a bestseller of Zieta Prozessdesign. The unique, toy-looking and playful shape of Plopp is an effect of an innovative forming method, FIDU. FIDU technology...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chippensteel 0.5 Polished Stainless Steel Seating by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chippensteel 0.5 is fine example of blending FiDU process and craftsmanship. The 2D form is cut from metal sheet and goes through welding and inflating, becoming three dimensional fu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ultraleggera Anodic Nature Color Aluminum Seating by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ultraleggera design fits perfectly the current trends and consumers’ expectations, especially in terms of environment friendly solutions. Pursuant to MMT idea (Mono Material Thinking...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Chippensteel 1.0 Polished Stainless Steel Seating by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chippensteel 1.0 is fine example of blending FiDU process and craftsmanship. The 2D form is cut from metal sheet and goes through welding and inflating, becoming three dimensional fu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ultraleggera Anodic Black Color Aluminum Seating by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ultraleggera design fits perfectly the current trends and consumers’ expectations, especially in terms of environment friendly solutions. Pursuant to MMT idea (Mono Material Thinking...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Alfresco Style Dining Chairs by CENTURY FURNITURE - Set of 4
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Style Dining Chairs by CENTURY FURNITURE Approximate Measurements in Inches 41.5" high at back 24" wide
Category

Vintage 1980s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Josef Hoffmann Seating Group
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
This Austrian seating group was designed by Josef Hoffmann, the leading architect of the Viennese
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Settees

Materials

Beech

  • Josef Hoffmann Seating Group
  • Josef Hoffmann Seating Group
  • Josef Hoffmann Seating Group
  • Josef Hoffmann Seating Group
H 29.5 in. W 46.5 in. D 22.5 in.
Plopp Standard Polished Cosmic Blue Seating by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Plopp stool is an icon and a bestseller of Zieta Prozessdesign. The unique, toy-looking and playful shape of Plopp is an effect of an innovative forming method, FIDU. FIDU technology...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

  • Plopp Standard Polished Cosmic Blue Seating by Zieta
  • Plopp Standard Polished Cosmic Blue Seating by Zieta
  • Plopp Standard Polished Cosmic Blue Seating by Zieta
  • Plopp Standard Polished Cosmic Blue Seating by Zieta
H 19.69 in. W 13.78 in. D 13.78 in.
Plopp Bar Polished Stainless Steel Seating by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Plopp stool is an icon and a bestseller of Zieta Prozessdesign. The unique, toy-looking and playful shape of Plopp is an effect of an innovative forming method, FIDU. FIDU technology...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

  • Plopp Bar Polished Stainless Steel Seating by Zieta
  • Plopp Bar Polished Stainless Steel Seating by Zieta
  • Plopp Bar Polished Stainless Steel Seating by Zieta
  • Plopp Bar Polished Stainless Steel Seating by Zieta
H 29.53 in. W 13.78 in. D 13.78 in.
Plopp Kitchen Polished Stainless Steel Seating by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Plopp stool is an icon and a bestseller of Zieta Prozessdesign. The unique, toy-looking and playful shape of Plopp is an effect of an innovative forming method, FIDU. FIDU technology...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Modern James Mont Style Black Lacquer Armchairs by Century
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of unique vintage James Mont style armchairs feature stylish sculpted backs, brass feet, comfortable seats, and make a great addition to any interior space. Please confirm ...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Century Furniture French Highback Carved Fauteuil Club Library Arm Chair Leather
By Century Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Century Furniture carved occasional armchair, circa 1990s Inspired by French Country styling with a
Category

1990s French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Os De Mouton Wingback Dining Chairs by Century Furniture, Set of 8
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Mouton wingback dining chairs by Century Furniture Includes 2 wingback armchairs and 6 side chairs
Category

Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany

CENTURY Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota Asian Chinoiserie Ming Bench
By Raymond Sabota, Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian influenced bench by top-quality furniture maker Century Furniture, from their "Chin Hua
Category

Late 20th Century American Ming Benches

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Lacquer

Asian Dining Chairs Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota Century Furniture Set of 6
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Asian dining chairs Raymond Sobota Century Furniture Set includes 2 arm and 4 side chairs. We also
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modern Century Furniture Swivel Barrel Chair Off White & Blue Diamond Brocade
By Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Century Furniture. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brocade

18th Century Italian Arte Povera Pinewood Bench, Antique Seating Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th century Tuscan bench hand painted in the Arte Povera technique, made of hand crafted
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Metal

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Black Cane Cannaregio Seating
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
cannaregio seating with raised gesso dots decors. Each piece from our Collections is entirely hand-painted
Category

2010s Italian Other Settees

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Charles & Ray Eames Tandem Seating for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Beirut, LB
Iconic three-shell seating tandem by Charles & Ray Eames, black fiberglass shells on an aluminium
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Jay Spectre Eclipse Chair by Century
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in Highland, IN
Designed by Jay Spectre for Century, the "Eclipse" lounge chair is a post-modern take on Deco
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

  • Jay Spectre Eclipse Chair by Century
  • Jay Spectre Eclipse Chair by Century
  • Jay Spectre Eclipse Chair by Century
  • Jay Spectre Eclipse Chair by Century
H 34 in. W 26 in. D 34 in.
Burnt Orange Wide Wale Brushed Corduroy Tub Barrel Chair Schuford for Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
division of Century Furniture. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ultraleggera Polished White Matt Color Aluminum Seating by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ultraleggera design fits perfectly the current trends and consumers’ expectations, especially in terms of environment friendly solutions. Pursuant to MMT idea (Mono Material Thinking...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Century Furniture Queen Anne Carved Mahogany Side Chair
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
By Century Furniture USA, circa 1980s Solid carved mahogany frame, with upholstered seat
Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of James Mont Style Lacquered Horseshoe Chairs by Century
By Century Furniture, James Mont
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent pair of large Chinese ming style horseshoe lounge chairs made by Century. Originally
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

"Ambassador" Seating Suite Designed by Aage Christensen for Erhardsen & Andersen
By Aage Christensen
Located in Napa, CA
A very handsome Danish mid-century model "Ambassador" seating suite designed by Aage Christensen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Sofas

Materials

Leather

Set of Four Century Carved Oak Side Chairs
By Century Furniture
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Set of four carved oak palm frond motif side chairs by Century with upholstered seats.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Modern Lounge Chairs by Haworth Wood Seating
By Haworth
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Contemporary pair of oversized lounge chairs by quality manufacturer Haworth Wood Seating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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Seating By Century For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the seating by century you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A seating by century — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. Find 26706 options for an antique or vintage seating by century now, or shop our selection of 7052 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the seating by century you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A seating by century is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made seating by century has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Knoll and Cassina are consistently popular.

How Much is a Seating By Century?

Prices for a seating by century start at $1 and top out at $265,892 with the average selling for $3,798.

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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Seating By Century
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Banquettes are a bench-like seat that can be either freestanding or built into a wall. They're similar to a booth in a restaurant in that they can seat multiple people.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tandem seating is a style of seating featuring a series of chairs attached to each other, side by side. It is a common form of seating for use in public spaces, such as waiting rooms or lobbies. Shop an array of tandem seating from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A camel seat is a stool that features a camel saddle as the base. It is usually topped by a comfortably upholstered seat. This piece of furniture can also be used as an ottoman. On 1stDibs, find an array of camel seats from top sellers worldwide.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cantilever seats are chairs that have a uniquely designed base. Instead of featuring four legs, a cantilever chair has two tubular metal legs in the front. They travel straight down and then bend inward, continuing to the back of the chair where a crossbar joins them. The name of the seat comes from bridge construction and architecture. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cantilever chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    Benches 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A banquette is a bench that accompanies a table to provide more seating for guests. They usually come upholstered and are different from a booth, which you typically sit in, not on. You can shop a collection of banquette seating from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Bench seats are typically around 18 inches deep.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A backless seat is also called a stool. It is one of the earliest types of seating. It resembles a chair in many ways. It comprises a single seat with no back or armrests for one person. There are one, two, three, or four legs on the base of a stool. Find a collection of antique and vintage backless seats on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A window seat is called a window bench, window nook or alcove. It is a mini sofa without a backrest for filling the gap of a window. Window benches are a great way to utilize extra or unused space for seating.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A loveseat generally has two seats.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rush seating on chairs is made out of long grasses like cattails. To produce the seats, artisans dry out the plant matter and then carefully weave the pieces together. You can find a range of chairs with rush seating on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cinema seats are sometimes called theater, stadium or auditorium seating. You may also see people simply refer to them as cinema seats. All the names for the seats describe the large public spaces that they provide seating in. You'll find a selection of cinema seats on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Rush seats are chairs where the seating part is woven out of long, grass-like vegetation. After the material dries, the makers weave it to make a strong surface for sitting. Shop antique rush chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tête-à-tête is a two-seat sofa, similar to a loveseat except for the fact that it’s designed for both seaters to comfortably sit next to one another. It has an s-shaped backing with seats featuring opposite directions. Shop a collection of tête-à-têtes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A standard sofa has either two seats or three seats, so a three-seat couch is typically just called a couch or sofa.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A two-seat couch is also called a loveseat. It is a seating designed to accommodate two people. It can be ideal for a small space, or can also be used as an additional piece of seating. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage couches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A couch with two seats is known as a loveseat. The name 'loveseat’ refers to the fact that it is a two-seat couch. Loveseats are very common pieces of furniture in living rooms. Shop a selection of loveseats on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A 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, 2021
    There are many types of seating arrangements that can be used for events. Popular ones include Theatre, reflecting a theatre, U-Shape and Horseshoe.