18th Century Italian Carved and Painted Grotto Confident Courting Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
. The bench features two seats shaped as shells, six legs, cartouche shapes, and heavy carving
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Chairs
Silver Leaf
18th Century Italian Carved and Painted Grotto Confident Courting Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
. The bench features two seats shaped as shells, six legs, cartouche shapes, and heavy carving
Silver Leaf
Sold|$890 / set
Vintage 1970's Bamboo & Rattan Games Table & Chairs
Located in London, GB
A stylish and quirky vintage bamboo games and rattan table with two small bench seats that fit
Bamboo, Rattan
Sold|$3,355
17th Century Chinese Folding Travelling Sofa
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A rare two seat folding bench produced in the 17th century from elm a hardwood that is native to
Elm
Sold|$4,995 / set
Old Hickory Style Sofa, Chaise and Coffee Table Set
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
are made of old hickory, circa 1950s. Sofa and chaise come with two, bench style seat cushions, four
Hickory
Sold|$4,793 / set
Pair of Very Rare Walter Knoll Foster 500 Contemporary Armchairs
By Walter Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, two- to three-seater sofas and benches. Dimensions Height 68cm Width 79.5cm Depth 79.5cm Please
Fabric, Velvet
Pierre Chapo, Two-Seat Bench L09D, circa 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Pierre Chapo two-seat bench seat L09D Date: 1960 Manufactured by Pierre Chapo. Materials
Elm
Robin Day Two-Seater Bench with Table for Tecno
By Robin Day, Tecno
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robin Day Two Seater Bench with Acrylic Shell Seats in Beige, Enameled Metal Frame and White
Metal
Austrian antique Wooden and Vienna straw two-seater bench by Thonet, early 1900s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Austrian antique Wooden and Vienna straw two-seater bench by Thonet, early 1900s Two-seater bench
Straw, Wood
Florence Knoll Two-Seat Bench in Ivory Leather-Like New
By Florence Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
-Seater Bench (1954) and other pieces. The Bench is manufactured by Knoll according to the original and
Chrome
Sold|$4,950
White Two-Seat Bench, Italy, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940s, Italian very decorative Italian two-seat rubbed white wooden bench with gold gilt wooden
Italian Midcentury Rattan Two-Seater Bench or Sofa with Armrest
By Vittorio Bonacina
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beautiful bench was produced in Italy during the 1960s. It is handmade from rattan and rush
Rattan, Rush
Vintage Brazilian 1960s Jacaranda Bench with Cowhide Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two-seat bench in Brazilian jacaranda wood from the 1960s with butter colored cowhide seat with
Cowhide, Jacaranda
Sold|$1,975
Garden Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wood garden two-seat bench.
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Two Seater Beech and Straw Thonet Style Bench, 1950s
By Thonet
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern two seater beech and Vienna straw Thonet style bench, 1950s Two-seater
Straw, Beech
Sleek 1960s 2-Seat John Stuart Upholstered Bench in Naugahyde with Ebonized Legs
By John Stuart
Located in Hudson, NY
Great two-seat bench in ebonized and teak stained oak with freshly upholstered seats. Retailed by
Naugahyde, Oak
Sold|$1,195
Amsterdam School Wood and Rush Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome black painted wood two-seat bench with rush seats great cut-out details. Good original
Rush, Wood
James Mont Upholstered Bench with Patinated Brass Pull Midcentury
By James Mont
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lovely and substantial two-seat bench with with an asian flair. Original patinated brass drawer
Upholstery
Sold|$2,605
Benches in Birch and Cane, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two-seater bench in wood and cane, rectangular in shape, adorned with garlands of laurels, leaves
Cane, Birch
Brazilian Bench by FAI (Fatima Arquitectura de Interiores), 1960s
By Fatima Architects
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
FAI (Fátima Arquitetura de Interiores) - Two-seater bench in solid wood and laminate with loose
Fabric, Wood
Oak Arts & Craft Bench with Rush Seat in the manner of William Morris & Co
By William Morris (English), Richard Norman Shaw
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A very original, 19th century Oak two seater bench seat with original rush seat. Dating to the Arts
Rush, Oak
Sold|$2,842
Bench Louis XVI 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful two-seater bench from Louis XVI period resting on four fluted, tapered and rudentés. It
Tapestry, Wood
80s John Risley Inspired Man and Woman Pop Art Iron Bench
By John Risley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
1980s John Risley inspired Pop Art Man and Woman heavy wrought iron two-seater bench Offered in a
Wrought Iron
Mid Century French Rope Sofa in the Style of Audoux Minet
Located in London, London
Two seater bench Rope cord seat and back In the style of Audoux Minet French, 1960s.
Rope
Antique Hall Settle, Scottish Oak Seat & A Half Bench, Gothic Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hallway settle. A Scottish, oak two seat bench or ecclesiastical pew with Gothic
Oak
Bench And Side Chair In Cherry Wood And Off-White Upholstery, Italy 1950's
Located in Hellouw, NL
This set consisting of a two-seater bench and matching side chair brings a flair from times long
Cherry, Upholstery
Vintage Cinema Bench, Two-Seat, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This two-seat cinema bench was produced in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. The chairs are
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Sold|$1,200
Two Seat Yugoslavian Bench after Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Two woven seats mounted on solid wood frame. Manufactured in Yugoslavia after Wegner. Classic
Wood
Sold|$800
Stylish Modern Two-Seat Window Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique modern bench features woven seagrass style seating with tapered wood base. Two seat
Sold|$1,590
Weathered Elm Two Seat Scalloped Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Wood
Two-Seat Tuscan Wooden Straw Bench, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Sofia, BG
Beautiful typical country / Provincial Tuscany bench in black wood and authentic straw seat.
Straw, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Two-Seat Window Bench by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century two-seat window bench by John Stuart features sturdy vintage construction
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Two-Seated Piano Bench
Located in Sofia, BG
Elegant and very comfortable hand carved walnut piano bench for two. Recently upholstered in
Walnut
Two seat entry way or bed room bench designed by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff, Washington Woodcraft
Located in Ferndale, MI
Two seat modernist entryway or front of bed bench . Designed by Arthur Umanoff for Washington
Upholstery, Ash
Sold|$1,700
Beige Fiberglass Two-Seat Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Mid-Century Modern beige fiberglass two-seat sofa or love seat. We have 4 of these available
Fiberglass
Bench in Solid English Ash and London Plane, Two Seater, Made by Loose Fit, UK
By Loose Fit
Located in Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex, GB
asymmetry to the design. This bench comes in two sizes - Choose the 120cm bench for two people or the 160cm
Wood, Hardwood, Ash
Sold|$4,450
Modern Two Seat Sofa with Grey Cushions
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Two seat sofa, beech, grey fabric, Europe, 1950 Modern sofa in beech with lovely grey cushions
Fabric, Beech
De Sede DS-2011 Two-Seat Sofa in Black Aniline Leather
By De Sede
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern two-seat bench or loveseat sofa DS-2011 by De Sede is an homage to the
Steel
Pair of Contemporary Florence Knoll Three-Seat Benches in Red Leather
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Norwalk, CT
configurations. This listing includes two large "Three Seat" benches, with polished chrome legs and red leather
Chrome
Italian Neoclassical Style Mahogany Cane Seat Bench Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome early 20th century Italian mahogany two seat bench or settee. The bench is crafted in the
Cane, Mahogany
Set of Four Vintage Cinema Two-Seaters from Ton, Thonet, 1960s
Located in Żory, PL
Set of four cinema two-seaters from TON (Thonet), mid-1960s. Chairs are made of beech wood and bent
Beech, Plywood
Sold|$1,900
Remington Rand Bench Tandem Seating
By Gunlocke, Remington Rand
Located in Pasadena, TX
manufactured seating for libraries throughout North America. Rare mid century modern two seater bench in
Walnut
De Sede DS-2011 Two-Seat Sofa in Crème Leather
By De Sede
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern two-seat bench or loveseat sofa DS-2011 by De Sede is an homage to the
Steel
Midcentury Upholstered Bench with Chrome Legs
Located in Norwalk, CT
A two-seat midcentury bench on a chrome base featuring seats upholstered in vinyl. Has a sleek
Chrome
Sold|$3,450
Antique Rustic Scalloped Wood Settee Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique rustic wood settee bench Darling woven rush two-seater settee bench Wonderful attention to
Wood
Sold|$5,800
20th Century English Oak Sack-Back Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Step into the timeless elegance of this 20th-century English oak Windsor two-seat sack-back bench
Oak
Painted French Rustic Style Bench w/ Linen Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
back features a central support with a decorative finial to the top. The bench has two seat cushions
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique walnut wooden Spanish siesta bench, Spain mid 1700s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Chestnut two-seater siesta bench with carved decoration in the contoured front rail, Spain, early
Walnut
Rare Double Bench by John Behringer for JG Furniture
By John Behringer, J.G. Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an iconic piece of mid-century modern design. This two seated version of the Behringer
Aluminum
Gae Aulenti Inspired Red bench with Charcoal Cushions by Kembo
By Kembo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gae Aulenti inspired Mid-Century two seater red enameled metal bench with dark gray upholstered
Metal
Pair of American Colonial Style Signed Thomas Moser Maple Benches
By Thomas Moser
Located in Middleburg, VA
furniture. Each bench seats two people. Both of the benches is signed "Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers Auburn
Maple
American Studio Sculpted Walnut and Cherry Saddle Bench, circa 2001
Located in Shippensburg, PA
two-seater saddle bench is sculpted from solid walnut and cherry. The drop in cherry seat is crafted
Cherry, Walnut
Antique Original Blue Painted Bench with Storage, Hungary circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
with blue background and red, green and yellow florals. Two bench seats open to reveal interior
Wood, Paint
Fendi Casa Bench with Original Fendi Leopard Silk Blend Upholstery
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
stitched Fendi stamp is also affixed to the bottom. This bench seats two comfortably. It would make a fun
Upholstery
Spanish Baroque Tooled Leather Bench or Coffee Table, Colonial Missionary Scene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
holes or tears. We also have two matching coffee tables or seat benches listed depicting similar
Brass
Three Foot Bench by Florence Knoll, Red Knoll Fabric, Chrome Frame, Signed
By Florence Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Two seat Florence Knoll Bench in red knoll fabric and heavy chromed steel frame. Produced in 2009
Chrome
Sold|$4,500
Verner Panton "Phantom" Chair or Table
By Verner Panton, Innovation Randers A/S
Located in Miami, FL
function; high back lounge chair, deep seated lounge chair, two seated bench, table.
Hans Olsen "Series 137" Danish Teak Sofa or Bench for N.A. Jorgensens, Bramin
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Peabody, MA
Scarce Danish two-seat sofa or bench designed by Hans Olsen for N.A. Jorgensens Mobelfabrik (Bramin
Upholstery, Teak
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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