Teakwood Bench
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Teak
Antique 19th Century Chinese Benches
Teak
2010s Nepalese Other Benches
Copper
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Benches
Teak, Reclaimed Wood, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Teak
2010s Furniture
Teak
2010s Dining Room Sets
Teak
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Teak
Vintage 1920s Thai Anglo-Indian Chairs
Bouclé, Teak
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
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2010s French Modern Chairs
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Benches
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2010s Thai Minimalist Dining Room Tables
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2010s Thai Minimalist Tables
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Benches
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Early 20th Century Benches
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Antique Early 19th Century Indonesian Arts and Crafts Benches
20th Century Indonesian Other Benches
Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Teak
Vintage 1920s English Benches
Oak, Teak
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Benches
Teak
20th Century Indian British Colonial Benches
Wood
20th Century Danish Benches
Teak
20th Century Thai Furniture
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Teak
Late 20th Century American Console Tables
Marble
Vintage 1950s Primitive Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture
Wood
20th Century South Asian Organic Modern Benches
Teak
20th Century Thai Benches
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Sofas
Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture
Teak
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Colonial Revival Settees
Fabric, Teak
Early 20th Century Indian Benches
Sycamore
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Benches
Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Teak, Wool
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Benches
Teak, Linen
Early 20th Century Lounge Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Benches
Early 20th Century Benches
Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Teak
Vintage 1950s Indian Anglo Raj Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Teak
20th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture
Paint
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Benches
Teak
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Vintage 1920s Indian Anglo-Indian Benches
Teak
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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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