Upholstered Corner Bench
Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century Unknown Modern Benches
Bronze, Metal
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Velvet, Wood
2010s American Benches
Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century English Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Steel
2010s Italian Benches
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Metal
2010s American Louis XVI Benches
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s South American Louis XVI Benches
Wood, Burlap
Vintage 1960s South American Louis XVI Benches
Burlap, Wood
2010s American Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Maple
Vintage 1960s South American Louis XVI Benches
Wood
Antique 1860s English Benches
Rosewood, Fabric
Antique 1850s French Louis XIV Benches
Tapestry, Walnut
20th Century Georgian Benches
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Fabric, Beech
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
20th Century Jacobean Benches
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Benches
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Fabric, Beech
Late 20th Century American Benches
Rattan, Linen
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Benches
Fabric, Walnut
1990s American Regency Benches
Metal
1990s Dutch Modern Benches
Metal
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Linen, Pine, Paint
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Ceramic, Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Silk, Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Hide, Lucite
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Turkish Kilim Ottomans and Poufs
Hardwood, Wood, Foam, Natural Fiber, Hemp, Upholstery, Goat Hair, Wool, ...
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Faux Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Kilim Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Fabric, Wool, Hemp
Antique 18th Century Italian Sofas
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Footstools
Silk, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Kilim Ottomans and Poufs
Wool, Hemp, Wood
Antique 18th Century American Georgian Sofas
Upholstery, Muslin, Cotton, Jute, Mahogany, Fabric
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Textile
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Velvet
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century European Louis XIII Stools
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Textile
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Textile
2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Sofas
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather, Ash, Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Benches
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Oak, Walnut
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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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