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Elegant Sculptural Wood Framed Midcentury Chair by Weiman- Only one available
By Weiman
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunningly elegant sculptural midcentury armchair by Weiman Furniture. Frame is constructed of a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
H 38.25 in W 24 in D 24 in
MCM to Modern Tuxedo Style 3 Piece Sectional Sofa by Classic Gallery Frame Only
By Classic Gallery
Located in Topeka, KS
Classic Gallery. This listing price is for frame only. It will need reupholstery. See note below for
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Feathers
H 28 in W 98 in D 34 in
LOVELY DOUBLE SiZED CIRCA 1920 CHINESE CHINOISERIE BEDSTEAD FRAME PART SUITE
Located in GB
, super rare and collectable, bleached Walnut, Chinese Chinoiserie bedstead frame with AFB rails which is
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 43.71 in W 53.94 in D 77.17 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE FRENCH SiNGLE BEDSTEAD FRAMES WITH TOILE DE JOUY UPHOLSTERY
Located in GB
original French Country single bedstead frames with lovely Toile De Jouy upholstery
Please note the
Category
Antique 1880s French Country Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fruitwood
H 41.93 in W 39.18 in D 79.34 in
EXQUISITELY CARVED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CIRCA 1880 FLAMED HARDWOOD DOUBLE BED FRAME
Located in GB
quality, hand carved Honduras Mahogany double bed frame
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood
H 49.81 in W 59.85 in D 85.44 in
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 1840 SOLID BRASS BED FRAME WiTH ORIGINAL PORCELAIN CASTORS
Located in GB
circa 1840 Victorian Brass double bed frame with period porcelain castors
Please note the delivery fee
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
H 56.3 in W 55.12 in D 87.01 in
Stunning Double Sized circa 1900 Burr Walnut English Bedstead Frame Part Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Circa 1900 Burr Walnut bedstead frame with Vono
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 44.89 in W 55.91 in D 79.14 in
Antique Hand Carved Continental Oak Frame Bedstead Very Nicely Sculpted Part Set
Located in GB
bed frame with stunning panels
A very good looking and well made bed frame in sublime condition
Category
Antique 1860s European High Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
H 62.6 in W 56.7 in D 80.52 in
Lovely Double Sized circa 1900 Bleached Walnut English Bedstead Frame Part Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Circa 1900 bleached Walnut bedstead frame with
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 42.52 in W 55.12 in D 78.94 in
Circa 1800 American Federal Hardwood Four Poster Bed Frame with Carved Pillars
Located in GB
as they come on the American market, the frame is all original, it has beautifully carved and fluted
Category
Antique Early 1800s American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood
H 66.93 in W 39.77 in D 80.52 in
STUNNiNG CARVED LIMED OAK GOTHIC REVIVAL FOUR POSTER SUPER KING SIZE BED FRAME
Located in GB
Revival Limed Oak Super King size bed frame
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it
Category
20th Century English Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
H 61.03 in W 80.52 in D 87.21 in
SUPER RARE CIRCA 1930's BURR OAK ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON SINGLE BED FRAME
By Robert Thompson
Located in GB
, circa 1930's, hand carved Robert Mouseman Thompson Burr Oak single bed frame
Please note the delivery
Category
Vintage 1930s English Country Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
H 39.38 in W 38.78 in D 78.94 in
Antique Victorian 1880 Solid Brass Bed Frame with Mother of Pearl Style Panel
Located in GB
frame with Mother of Pearl style inset panel
These beds are about as rare and collectable as they
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
H 51.58 in W 56.5 in D 81.11 in
ANTIQUE FRENCH DUCK EGG BLUE HAND PAiNTED ORNATELY DECORATED BED FRAME IN OAK
Located in GB
, antique French Duck Egg Blue hand painted Napoleon II style bed frame
Please note the delivery fee
Category
20th Century French Napoleon III Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
H 41.93 in W 43.31 in D 83.27 in
STUNNING CIRCA 1900 BURR WALNUT ENGLISH BEDSTEAD FRAME PART SUiTE QUEEN ANNE HB
Located in GB
Burr Walnut bedstead frame with Vono rails
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 53.94 in W 42.72 in D 79.14 in
VERY RARE HUGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER WiNGBACK SUPER KING SIZE BED FRAME
Located in GB
hand dyed heritage brown leather wingback super king size bed frame
Please note the delivery fee
Category
20th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 52.17 in W 83.47 in D 93.71 in
Pair of Antique Burr Walnut circa 1900 Single Bedsteads Bed Frames Part Suite
Located in GB
topped serving shelves and lastly a pair of bed frames, this sale is for the piece mentioned above only
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 53.15 in W 38.39 in D 80.71 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ELM CIRCA 1880 BEDSTEADS BED FRAMES ORNATE HAND CARVED DETAiLING
Located in GB
antique leather seating, along with every single other type of antique ranging from the 16th century to
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Elm
H 49.02 in W 49.61 in D 81.89 in
Pair of French Louis XV Napoleon III Ornately Carved Bed Stead Frames in Walnut
Located in GB
hand carved walnut bed frames
A lovely pair of original hand made in France, Walnut bed frames. The
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 57.88 in W 47.45 in D 81.7 in
Scandinavian Rosewood and Black Leather Seating Group "Monte Carlo", 1965
By Ingvar Stockum, Futura Möbler
Located in Karlstad, SE
costs were too high. This luxury version with its frame made of solid rosewood and black leather
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 25.6 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
George Nelson, Modular Sofa and Table Seating System, 1966 for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Munster, NRW
Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller.
This sofa has a metal frame with square chrome-plated legs, the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 27.96 in W 120.48 in D 29.93 in
Crest Sofa by Vintage on Point, Floor Model Sold, Custom Order Only
Located in Los Angeles, CA
completely in house. Item is built of a solid alder interior frame with new foam and new fabric. This item is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Wicker Salterini Radar Style Chairs With Pedestal Side Tables Seating Set
By Salterini, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Chattanooga, TN
interior "skeleton" frame provides serious strength and stability to these delicate looking chairs and end
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.63 in W 23.25 in D 23.5 in
French Art Deco Club Chair Original and Supple Leather, Restored Internally Only
Located in Chicago, IL
leather club chair, we rebuilt the frame as needed and added horsehair for padding as per the original
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
H 31 in W 39 in D 36 in
Alias Frame 52 Armchair in Divina Upholstery with Chromed Aluminium Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias Frame 52 Armchair in Divina Upholstery with Chromed Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 26.19 in
Alias Frame 52 Chair in Aubergine Mesh Seat with Lacquered Aluminium Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias Frame 52 Chair in Aubergine Mesh Seat with Lacquered Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.68 in W 22.25 in D 26.19 in
Alias Frame 52 Armchair in Sand Mesh with White Lacquered Aluminium Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias Frame 52 Armchair in Sand Mesh with White Lacquered Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 26.19 in
Alias Frame 41B High Stool in Black Upholstery with Chromed Aluminium Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias Frame 41B High Stool in Black Upholstery with Chromed Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
Materials
Upholstery
H 39.77 in W 19.3 in D 22.05 in
Alias Frame 41A Stool in Black Upholstery with Black Lacquered Aluminium Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias Frame 41A Stool in Black Upholstery with Black Lacquered Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.86 in W 19.3 in D 21.26 in
Alias Frame 52 Armchair in Black Mesh & Chromed Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias Frame 52 Armchair in Black Mesh & Chromed Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda
Stacking chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 26.19 in
Alias Frame 52 Chair in Black Mesh Seat & Black with Polished Aluminium Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias Frame 52 Chair in Black Mesh Seat & Black with Polished Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.68 in W 22.25 in D 26.19 in
Alias Frame 52 Armchair in Black Mesh & Polished Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias Frame 52 Armchair in Black Mesh & Polished Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda
Stacking chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 26.19 in
Alias Frame 52 Chair in Sand Mesh Seat with White Lacquered Aluminium Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias Frame 52 Chair in Sand Mesh Seat with White Lacquered Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.68 in W 22.25 in D 26.19 in
Danish 3-Piece Seating Suite in Beech, Cane & Leather; Attributed to Georg Thams
By Georg Thams, Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your living space with this exquisite three-piece seating suite by Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Cane, Beech
H 26 in W 60.5 in D 29 in
17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN WILLIAM III CIRCA 1650 ENGLiSH OAK TESTER FOUR POSTER BED
Located in GB
circa 1650 William III hand carved Jacobean Tester four poster bed frame with exquisite carvings to the
Category
Antique 1650s English Jacobean Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
H 74.81 in W 57.29 in D 82.68 in
PAiR OF ART DECO CIRCA 1920 BURR WALNUT HEADBOARDS OR HEAD 7 FOOT BOARD PART SET
Located in GB
items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 36.03 in W 36.42 in D 0.79 in
EXQUISITE FENDI CASA CROCODiLE ALLIGATOR LEATHER PATINA EMPEROR BED
By Fendi
Located in GB
£38,000, Fendi Casa, hand dyed Alligator / Crocodile patina, brown leather Emperor sized bed frame
Please
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Leather
Exceptional 19th Century Hand Carved Italian Walnut Day Bed Cherub Putti's Angel
Located in GB
are some losses to the timber here and there, under the mattress there is no sub frame, it should have
Category
Antique 1840s Italian Chesterfield Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 45.28 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
STUNNING WARING & GILLOWS HARRODS LONDON CiRCA 1950'S BURR WALNUT BED STEAD
By Harrods, Waring & Gillow
Located in GB
frame with Vono rails retailed through Harrods London with the original Harrods Divan base.
A lovely
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 54.34 in W 82.29 in D 56.3 in
Marc Held for Prisunic Molded Fiberglass Bed w Lighted Nightstands c. 1966
By Prisunic, Marc Held
Located in Los Angeles, CA
or casual group seating option that would grab some attention in a boutique hotel, members club
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fiberglass
Paul Frankl Style Bamboo Pretzel Frame Armchair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Trenton, NJ
Step into a world of boho charm with this Paul Frankl Style Bamboo Pretzel frame Armchair, a
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Walnut Works circa 1940s Light Walnut Headboard Bedside Tables Part Large Suite
By Walnut Cabinet Works
Located in GB
dimensions
Height:- under headboard 49cm
Width:- 153cm inside the legs, 156cm inside the frame
Depth
Category
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 46.07 in W 90.56 in D 13.39 in
Custom Hand-Made Spanish Style Tooled Leather Side Chairs Special Order Only
Located in Chicago, IL
Masterfully reproduced Spanish style dining chairs incorporating solid carved hardwood frames and
Category
2010s Peruvian Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 49.5 in W 19 in D 24 in
Alias Meeting Frame Lounge Chair 52 in Mesh Upholstery with Aluminium Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias Meeting Frame Lounge Chair 52 in Mesh Upholstery with Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda
Self
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 30.32 in
"Repose" Contemporary Barstool Black Saddle Black Rubbered Frame
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
frame.
Leathers are Spanish hides vegetable tanned. We use premium saddles in five colors to adjust to
Category
2010s Spanish Industrial Stools
Materials
Steel
Stunning Pair Of Carolean Oak Framed Hall Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
Add a touch of class to your home with this stunning pair of antique Carolean hall chairs. Made from oak, they exude a warm brown colour that is perfect for any decor. The chairs are...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
Alias Meeting Frame Lounge Chair 52 in Mesh Upholstery with Sand Aluminium Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias Meeting Frame Lounge Chair 52 in Mesh Upholstery with Sand Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 30.32 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE SHOW FRAMED VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored circa 1860-1880 Show framed Chesterfield tufted hand dyed brown leather library reading armchairs
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 41.34 in W 28.35 in D 31.11 in
"Repose" Contemporary Barstool Navy Blue Saddle Black Rubbered Frame
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
frame.
Leathers are Spanish hides vegetable tanned. We use premium saddles in five colors to adjust to
Category
2010s Spanish Industrial Stools
Materials
Steel
H 34.89 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
Armchair Made In Red Leather & Frame Of Metal From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
An armchair upholstered in red leather and with a metal frame, of Danish design from the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
PAIR OF ANTIQUE BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED REGENCY FRAMED FOOTSTOOLs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored hand dyed brown leather Antique Chesterfield footstools with X-Framed Regency style bases
Please
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Footstools
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 21.66 in W 31.5 in D 16.15 in
Mono Occasional Chair in Gray Upholstered and Metal Frame
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Mono occasional chair upholstered in this elegant gray fabric and a gray metal frame, has been
Category
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
KIR ROYAL/A White Armchair with Wooden Frame and Leather
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
This armchair doesn't just provide seating; it weaves a narrative of classical sophistication
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
French bar stools in bohemian style with bamboo frame, 1970
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
timeless elegance. This unique set, with a beautiful blonde color and a sturdy bamboo frame, brings a piece
Category
Vintage 1970s French Bohemian Stools
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Contemporary Walnut Framed Upholstered Armchairs with Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of contemporary walnut framed upholstered armchairs with inlay
Measures: 24" wide x 19
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
"Repose" Contemporary Counter Stool Dark Brown Saddle Black Rubbered Frame
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
frame.
Leathers are Spanish hides vegetable tanned. We use premium saddles in five colors to adjust to
Category
2010s Spanish Industrial Stools
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
Bar Stool with Black Steel Frame and Massive Walnut Seat
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: Diameter Seat ca. 32 cm, Height ca. 83cm, Frame Width ca. 40cm
This minimalistic bar
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Industrial Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair Contemporary Classic Bar Stool Cognac Leather Black Rubber Frame
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
frame.
Leathers are Spanish hides vegetable tanned. We use premium saddles in five colors to adjust to
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 34.89 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
Bar Stool with Black Steel Frame and Massive Oak Seat
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: Diameter Seat ca. 32 cm, Height ca. 54 cm, Frame Width ca. 40cm
This minimalistic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Industrial Stools
Materials
Steel
Bar Stool with Black Steel Frame and Massive Walnut Seat
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: Diameter Seat ca. 32 cm, Height ca. 64 cm, Frame Width ca. 40cm
This minimalistic bar
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Industrial Stools
Materials
Steel
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal seating frame only for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, every seating frame only was constructed with great care. There are 2804 variations of the antique or vintage seating frame only you’re looking for, while we also have 1682 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect seating frame only — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A seating frame only, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one seating frame only that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jover + Valls, Cassina and Alias produced versions that are worth a look.
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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.
Questions About Seating Frame Only
- What is Tandem seating?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Tandem 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.
- What is a camel seat?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is banquette seating?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Banquettes 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.
- 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.
- What is a seating banquette?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a cantilever seat?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Cantilever 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.
- What is a gesso frame?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Gesso is the Italian word for “chalk.” It has been used for the preparation of gilding frames. You can find a variety of gesso picture frames on 1stDibs.
- What is framing in photography?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Framing, in photography, refers to the technique of drawing focus to the main subject of the composition while blocking other parts of the photograph with other objects or shapes in the scene. Framing helps to maintain the viewer's focus.
- What is a tube frame?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A tube frame is a structure designed to resist lateral loads by acting as a three-dimensional hollow tube. A truss-like, lightweight rigid structure made up of interconnected struts in a geometric design is known as a space frame or space structure.
- What is a gilded frame?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A gilded frame is a photo frame that features a thin layer of gold or silver leaf coating over the frame's surface. Some gilded frames are regarded as collectibles and are considered a work of art in their own right. Find a variety of antique and vintage gilded frames on 1stDibs.
- Can you frame a tapestry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can frame a tapestry using a tapestry frame, which works to keep the canvas taut and hang the item. There are many different types of tapestry frames, though a popular one has a top wooden clamp with a hanging mechanism and a bottom wooden clamp to weigh down the material.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Bench seats are typically around 18 inches deep.
- What is a backless seat called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
- What is a window seat called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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 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.
- What are church seats called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Church seats are often called pews. The word comes from the Middle English “pewe,” derived from the Old French word “puie,” meaning balcony. You may also hear people refer to pews as benches, stalls or even simply seats. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of church pews from some of the world's top dealers.
- What is rush seating made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rush 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.
- What are cinema seats called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Cinema 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.
- What are rush seats on chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rush 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.
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