Swan Benches
2010s Japanese Modern Benches
Stone
Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Benches
Textile, Wood
20th Century Empire Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Benches
Fabric, Hardwood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Directoire Benches
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1940s French Art Nouveau Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Federal Benches
Giltwood
Vintage 1930s French Regency Revival Benches
Brass
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Brass, Steel
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Brass, Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Benches
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Bronze, Iron
Vintage 1950s American Neoclassical Revival Settees
Brass, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Brass, Steel
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Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Benches
Antique 1890s Swedish Benches
2010s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Directoire Benches
Iron, Bronze
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather
Vintage 1960s Benches
Vintage 1950s Italian Benches
Antique 1810s Italian Benches
Metallic Thread
Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Concrete
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Benches
Velvet, Giltwood
20th Century British Regency Benches
Silk, Hardwood
Antique 1880s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Benches
Velvet, Cherry, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Benches
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Benches
Vintage 1950s French Benches
Iron
Vintage 1960s Neoclassical Benches
Iron, Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Empire Benches
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Benches
Bronze
20th Century American Benches
Metal
20th Century Benches
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Benches
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Benches
Iron
Vintage 1940s American Charles X Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century European Rustic Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century Regency Benches
Giltwood, Fabric, Lacquer, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Benches
Steel
Antique 19th Century Danish Benches
Wood
20th Century French Rustic Benches
Rush
Vintage 1960s French Benches
Wrought Iron, Brass
Antique 1890s French Empire Benches
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Regency Benches
Brass, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s Benches
Wrought Iron, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Velvet, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Benches
Steel
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Antique 1880s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
20th Century French Neoclassical Stools
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Sets
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Empire Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stools
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Iron
20th Century French Benches
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Baroque Revival Benches
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass, Iron
20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Bronze, Iron
Vintage 1930s Italian Neoclassical Benches
Iron, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Empire Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s North American Directoire Benches
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Directoire Benches
Brass, Wrought Iron
20th Century American Regency Benches
Vintage 1970s Benches
20th Century American Regency Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Benches
Iron, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Benches
Walnut, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Benches
Brass, Iron
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Velvet, Wood, Lacquer, Fabric
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
2010s American Table Lamps
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Benches
Iron
2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tables
Mohair, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Wool, Cotton
2010s English Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Rustic Stools
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster, Brass
2010s Italian Side Tables
Onyx
2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands
Poplar, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Carrara Marble
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
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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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