French Iron Bench
Mid-20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Directoire Benches
Brass, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Benches
Iron
Antique 1880s Benches
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Iron
Antique Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Benches
Wrought Iron, Brass
Vintage 1940s French Benches
Wrought Iron, Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Benches
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Bronze, Wrought Iron
20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Wrought Iron
20th Century French Modern Benches
Brass, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Benches
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Benches
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Benches
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Benches
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century French Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Benches
Iron
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century Industrial Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century French Rustic Benches
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Benches
Brass, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Benches
Bronze, Iron
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Revival Benches
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Benches
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Benches
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Benches
Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Benches
Iron
20th Century French Streamlined Moderne Benches
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s French Directoire Benches
Bronze, Iron
Vintage 1920s French Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Benches
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Benches
Iron, Zinc
2010s Spanish Belle Époque Benches
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Primitive Benches
Iron
Antique Early 1900s European French Provincial Benches
Iron
20th Century French Modern Benches
Iron
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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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The weight of a cast iron bench depends mainly on the size of the bench and whether other materials, such as wood are used in it. Cast iron weighs 0.26 pounds per cubic inch, making it quite a heavy material, and ideal for outdoor furniture that you want to ensure can weather heavy winds and precipitation. Shop an array of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
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