Sofa Bench French
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1850s French Elizabethan Sofas
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Sofas
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Rustic Sofas
Straw, Beech
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Sofas
Fiberglass, Rubber
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Sofas
Wool, Elm
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Sofas
Steel
Antique 1840s French Biedermeier Sofas
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Mahogany, Fabric, Ebony, Upholstery, Cotton
Antique 1850s Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Elm
Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Benches
Pine
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Ceramic, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Bohemian Sofas
Fabric
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Benches
Oak
2010s American Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Rush, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Sofas
Fabric
2010s French Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Rustic Sofa Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Sofas
Brass
2010s French Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery
2010s French Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century Benches
Chestnut
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Sofas
Fabric
Antique Mid-19th Century French Benches
Cherry
Vintage 1940s Japanese Neoclassical Benches
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Baltic Empire Benches
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Benches
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Elm
Antique 17th Century French Folk Art Benches
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique 1790s French Primitive Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Benches
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Stained Glass, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Stained Glass, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Stained Glass, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Stained Glass, Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Pine
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Benches
Leather, Maple
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Benches
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Wood
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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.
- 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.
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