Small Bed Bench
2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Steel
2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Steel
2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Steel
2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Chestnut
Antique 1870s Swedish Gustavian Benches
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Louis Philippe Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Benches
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Benches
Leather, Upholstery
2010s American Modern Benches
Plywood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Chestnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches
Acrylic, Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Benches
Wood, Pine
Vintage 1950s French Louis Philippe Benches
Velvet
Vintage 1970s Dutch Minimalist Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Leather, Bouclé, Velvet, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Other Benches
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Other Benches
Hardwood
20th Century American Organic Modern Benches
Velvet, Raffia, Rattan
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Steel
Antique 1650s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Benches
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Walnut, Fabric
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Benches
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Benches
Faux Leather, Cedar
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Fabric, Beech
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Papercord, Wood, Oak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Wood, Oak, Papercord
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Benches
Cane, Walnut
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Papercord, Wood
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Wood, Oak, Willow
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Wood, Oak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Papercord, Wood, Oak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Wood, Oak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Papercord, Wood, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Cane, Mahogany
2010s German Stools
Textile, Wood
Antique 19th Century Cupboards
Chestnut
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Pine
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Settees
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Side Tables
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Swiss Posters
Paper
2010s German Stools
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Oak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Stools
Papercord, Wood, Oak
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
2010s American Modern End Tables
Concrete
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A bench at the foot of a bed is called a bedroom bench or an end-of-bed bench. It has many uses — it can be a place to keep a folded blanket or bedspread or a surface to keep your robe or sleepwear ready for bedtime. Shop a range of vintage and antique bedroom benches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The small table next to a bed is called either a nightstand or bedside table. These tables serve as storage as well as a surface for important bedside items, such as your book, your phone or a small pitcher of water. Shop antique, vintage and modern bedside tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The small table next to the bed is called a nightstand or bedside table. These tables usually have a bedside lamp which is useful for reading. Modern nightstands are small tables with one or two drawers. It’s a space to hold a lamp, your book, your phone, a flashlight and more. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique bedside tables.
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