Three Leg Bench
Vintage 1970s Indonesian Organic Modern Benches
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Benches
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1950s French Directoire Benches
Leather, Velvet, Wood
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Pine, Paint
Antique 19th Century Italian Regency Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Benches
Pine
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Naugahyde, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
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Cherry
2010s French Country Benches
Iron
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Iron
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
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Iron
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Linen, Teak
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Wood, Ash
20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Wood, Hardwood
Vintage 1910s Scottish Benches
Oak
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Mahogany
2010s Dutch Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
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Wood
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Brass, Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Benches
Mahogany
2010s Benches
Resin, Acrylic, Wood
Vintage 1930s Rustic Benches
Teak, Reclaimed Wood, Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Benches
Chestnut
2010s Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Benches
Linen, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century British William IV Benches
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Benches
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Benches
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
2010s American Minimalist Benches
Ash, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Minimalist Benches
Oak, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Benches
Walnut
Antique 1890s Spanish Louis XIV Benches
Walnut
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Benches
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Spanish Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Benches
Fabric, Ebony, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Benches
Oak
Vintage 1950s Rustic Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches
Ash
2010s Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s German Benches
Fabric, Wood
2010s Indonesian Other Benches
Fruitwood
2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Teak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century European Benches
Rush, Walnut
Antique 1870s Swedish Gustavian Benches
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Other Benches
Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Benches
Elm
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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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021When it isn’t a stool, a three-legged chair may also be called a turned chair. These types of chairs were well known in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, and they have retained their charm in our era. Shop for a range of vintage turned chairs on 1stDibs.
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