Small Upholstered Bench With Back
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Benches
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
20th Century Italian Rococo Benches
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Pine
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Faux Leather, Walnut
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Settees
Wood, Paint
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Metal, Brass
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Antique Mid-17th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Walnut
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Wood
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Wood
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
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Wood
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Benches
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers a...
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Antique 1750s English Chinese Chippendale Sofas
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Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Benches
Beech, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Beech, Fabric
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Walnut, Cane, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Benches
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century American Benches
Wrought Iron
20th Century Neoclassical Benches
Silk, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Belgian Benches
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Neoclassical Benches
Walnut, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Benches
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Faux Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Fabric, Beech
Late 20th Century Loveseats
Wool
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Velvet
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items
Tapestry, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Stools
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1920s British Settees
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Ceramic
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Steel
Antique 1860s English Victorian Stools
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Benches
Fabric, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Benches
Canvas, Beech
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Early 20th Century French Benches
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
2010s American Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Mohair
Antique 1870s French Gothic Revival Benches
Fabric, Oak
20th Century American Settees
Vintage 1930s French Settees
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items
Tapestry, Oak
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
2010s Spanish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Victorian Stools
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century American Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Benches
Mahogany, Linen
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
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Steel
Small Upholstered Bench With Back For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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