Tack Bench
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Benches
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Benches
Brass
Vintage 1920s English Benches
Leather
Vintage 1940s English Chippendale Benches
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Gustavian Benches
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Wood
Antique 1820s American American Classical Benches
Brass
Antique 19th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Benches
Walnut
Late 20th Century British Post-Modern Benches
Wrought Iron, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Benches
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1770s English George III Benches
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Hide, Walnut
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Hide
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Settees
Muslin, Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century British Stools
Oak
Antique 1690s English William and Mary Farm Tables
Elm
Antique 1830s English Regency Stools
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1860s Dutch High Victorian Stools
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
Antique 1830s English William IV Stools
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1860s British British Colonial Footstools
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Nickel
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Beech
Antique 1830s English William IV Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 18th Century English Rustic Tapestries
Wool, Silk
Antique 1830s English William IV Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Hardwood
2010s Italian Baroque Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1860s North American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Canvas
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Canvas
2010s Canadian Bauhaus Benches
Steel
2010s Canadian Bauhaus Benches
Steel
2010s Canadian Bauhaus Benches
Steel
2010s Canadian Bauhaus Benches
Steel
2010s Canadian Minimalist Benches
Steel
2010s Canadian Bauhaus Benches
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Other Benches
Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Benches
Velvet
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Benches
Mid-20th Century French Modern Benches
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Unknown Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
20th Century Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century Benches
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Benches
Linen, Elm
Early 20th Century English Benches
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Wood, Linen
20th Century Benches
Antique Early 1700s Italian Baroque Benches
Antique 1790s English George III Benches
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Benches
Antique 19th Century Benches
Burlap, Wood
20th Century French Benches
Linen, Wood
1990s North African Benches
Zebra Hide
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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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