Small Carved Bench
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Benches
Fabric, Wood, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Benches
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Benches
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
Gold
Early 20th Century French Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Benches
Walnut
20th Century Italian Rococo Benches
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century European Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Benches
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century British Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century Javanese Rustic Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Ash
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Rosewood, Upholstery, Cotton
Vintage 1950s Dutch Renaissance Benches
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Benches
Chestnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Walnut, Fabric
2010s Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Javanese Rustic Benches
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Benches
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Benches
Oak
Antique 1850s French Rustic Benches
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Benches
Walnut
Antique 1860s French Gothic Revival Benches
Walnut
20th Century Unknown Louis XV Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Rustic Benches
Wood
2010s Balkan Modern Benches
Concrete
Antique 19th Century Benches
Fabric, Wood
2010s Dutch Modern Benches
Aluminum
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Benches
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Benches
Wood, Pine
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Benches
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Pine
2010s French Post-Modern Benches
Steel
2010s Greek Organic Modern Benches
Cast Stone
Vintage 1970s French Benches
Elm
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Benches
Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery, Cotton
Vintage 1950s Benches
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Benches
Wood
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Benches
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Fabric, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Charles X Benches
Walnut
2010s Korean Modern Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Benches
Cane, Walnut
Antique 1790s Italian Louis XVI Benches
Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Textile
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Benches
Papercord, Wood
2010s Renaissance Footstools
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Footstools
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Architectural Elements
Stone, Copper
Antique Mid-19th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Chairs
Wood, Bone
Antique 1880s American Prairie School Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cork
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cork
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables
Cork
Mid-20th Century Ming Sofas
Wood
Antique 1820s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Pine
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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.
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