Antique English upholstered bench stool window seat
Located in Stroud, GB
Antique Victorian stool covered in Rose Tarlow ticking standing on mahogany legs and period castors. Suitable as a bed-end, window seat or centre stool. Dimensions: H 20″ W 54″ ...
Beech
Regency Ebonized Faux Bamboo High Arm Window Bench With Upholstered Seat c1810
Located in valatie, NY
English Regency Ebonized Faux Bamboo High Sided Arm Window Bench With Upholstered Seat c1810. The rectangular bow fronted upholstered seat is raised on the faux bamboo frame with 6 t...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Antique Rosewood Upholstered Window Seats
Located in Antrim, GB
Superb pair of antique rosewood window seats upholstered and deep buttoned in rich light lemon material..
Rosewood
Upholstered Painted Antique Window Seat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Window seat/bench, having an out-scrolled seat upholstered in vintage silk, on conforming frame, painted finish with natural wear; its apron carved with anthemion, raised on stop-flu...
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Upholstered Window Seat
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A good quality and extremely elegant mid-19th century Mahogany and upholstered window seat having double scroll Ends and carved decoration raised on square tapering legs And origi...
Mahogany
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H 20.5 in W 31.5 in D 21.5 in L 20.5 in
Antique English Oak Bench Upholstered Window Seat Jacobean Revival c1920
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique English Oak Bench Upholstered Window Seat Jacobean Revival c1920.
Textile, Oak
Sold
H 32.29 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Antique Italian Walnut Wood Newly Upholstered Roll Arm Window Seat Bench
By David Roentgen
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique Italian traditional and neoclassical banquette, window seat or daybed bench with rolled arm curved sides, the typical carved and tapered legs with carved decoration...
Wood
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H 23.82 in W 47.84 in D 18.12 in
Regency Style Antique Swan Bench Silk Upholstered Cushions Window Seat Chaise
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Regency styled Swan bench or window seat A very good looking and well-made piece in nice period condition throughout, the silk uph...
Silk, Hardwood
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H 28.5 in W 30.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique French Louis XIV Style Upholstered Walnut & Cane Window Bench Seat C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Discounted In-House Shipping*** An antique French Louis XIV style window bench offers walnut construction with carved gilt floral elements, caned arms, upholstered seat ...
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 28.94 in W 50.4 in D 21.26 in
A Long Scottish Pine Window Seat or Bench Seat With Upholstered Seat In Calico
Located in Faversham, GB
A splendid Victorian Scottish pine window seat with a wide welcoming seat and shapely raised padded arms to either end. The seat has a symmetrical simple frieze supported by shapely...
Calico, Upholstery, Pine
Antique Carved Walnut Gondola Window Seat Stool
Located in London, GB
Antique upholstered window seat or stool, with shaped carved walnut legs.
Linen, Walnut
Sold
H 18.12 in W 48.82 in D 21.66 in
Antique Window Seat, English, Victorian, Upholstered, Ottoman, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique window seat. An English, Victorian, upholstered ottoman dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.
Upholstery
Sold
H 28.75 in W 41.25 in D 24.5 in
Louis XVI Window Bench with Arms, Flute Carved Accents and Upholstered Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Arms are padded with manchettes at their centers, and terminate into tightly scrolled carved knuckles. The seat is upholstered in an older but nice and usable striped fabric in blush...
Upholstery, Wood
Antique English mahogany Window Seat
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English mahogany upholstered window seat.
Mahogany
$3,500
H 19.75 in W 42.5 in D 17.5 in
Highly Decorative Black Painted Wood Bench #2 -- Folke Bensow Design
By Folke Bensow
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here's a very decorative bench in the style of Swedish designer, Folke Bensow (1886-1971). In fact, this bench seems to be made to similar specifications as the original model from 1...
Wood, Paint
Antique Black Painted Deacon's Bench
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique Deacon's bench features hardwood construction, chippy black painted finish, sculpted arms, and stretcher base. Dimensions: 60w 18d 30h 17sh Condition notes: This antiq...
Wood, Paint
$1,650
H 17.5 in W 21.5 in D 15.5 in
Antique Neoclassical X Frame Bench, Ebonized Wood, Leather, Circa 1880
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique 19th century ebonized neoclassical X frame bench with newly upholstered leather seat. This bench is in the "Curule" style featuring elegant, sweeping S curve legs. Finished i...
Leather, Ebony
Neoclassical Ebonized and Gilded Bench by Baker, USA, Circa 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking vintage Neoclassical style ebonized and gilded bench by Baker Furniture Company. Beautiful newly upholstered seat cushion.
Fabric, Giltwood
Vintage Spanish Turned Wood Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This magnificent Spanish-style bench captures the soulful essence of Mediterranean craftsmanship, designed to bring architectural weight and historical charm to a curated interior. M...
Brass
19th Century Large English Regency Country House Stool
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fabulous 19th Century large English Regency country house stool recovered in jute with floating buttons. Using ebonized regency faux bamboo legs, this stool has been extended for...
Faux Bamboo
$3,200
H 19.5 in W 35.5 in D 19 in
Late 20th Century Regency Chinoiserie Style Faux Bamboo Pagoda Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A striking vintage faux bamboo pagoda bench featuring an elaborate red lacquered frame with turned spindle fretwork, bamboo-form legs, and flared feet. The upholstered seat features ...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,395
H 25 in W 30.5 in D 16 in
Early 20th Century Stretcher Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Stretcher Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Vanity / window Bench Measures 30.5" in width, 16" in depth and 25" in height. Seat height is 18".
Upholstery, Mahogany
Regency Ebonized Bench
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular upholstered seat. [used fabric]. With splayed legs and curved stretchers.
Fruitwood
Antique English Cane Bench
Located in Nashville, TN
This is such a versatile English Jacobean Revival long bench. It features a woven can seat supported with intricately carved barley twist legs and connecting stretcher bar for suppor...
Cane, Wood
$1,225
H 37 in W 47.5 in D 16 in
Antique 19th-Century European Deacon’s Bench – Distressed Black Finish
Located in High Point, NC
Add instant historic character to your home with this beautiful antique wooden deacon’s bench. Originating from Europe (circa late 19th to early 20th century), this solid wood settle...
Wood, Pine
$3,995
H 25.5 in W 35.5 in D 15 in
French Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Upholstered Bench with Lattice Ends, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French faux bamboo upholstered bench dating to circa 1920, designed with an elegant Chinoiserie-inspired frame and distinctive openwork ends. The elongated rectangular seat is upho...
Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
$4,200
H 19.5 in W 39.5 in D 19.75 in
English Painted Faux Bamboo Upholstered Bench, Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English faux bamboo bench dates to the late 19th century, circa 1890-1900, and reflects the enduring British fascination with chinoiserie and bamboo-inspired forms. The bench fe...
Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Wood
English Barley Twist Bench with Upholstered Seat, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English barley twist bench from circa 1900, built on a dark oak frame with the deep, tight spirals typical of late Victorian and early Edwardian joinery. The legs and stretchers a...
Upholstery, Oak
$1,925Sale Price|44% Off
H 19.5 in W 25 in D 16 in
Highly Decorative Black Painted Wood Bench #1 -- Folke Bensow Design
By Folke Bensow
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here's a very decorative bench in the style of Swedish designer, Folke Bensow (1886-1971). In fact, this bench seems to be made to almost the exact specifications to the original mod...
Wood, Paint
Antique Victorian Piano Duet Stool / Bench
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very well made antique Victorian piano duet stool / bench. This was made in England, it dates from the 1880-1900 period. The quality is excellent this has a lovely a...
Cotton, Wood
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$640Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and beige boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razor...
Oak
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
$640Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and original Dragør fabric as they were made originally with. Provided by Danish Art Weavery. Refreshing design with b...
Oak
Rattan Drape Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Rattan Drape with all structure in rattan in natural finish.
Rattan
19th century John Taylor & Sons Country house armchair
By John Taylor
Located in Batley, GB
A 19th century country house armchair by John Taylor & Sons of Edinburgh. Raised on walnut legs and the original casters. Structurally in good solid order with tight joints and int...
Walnut
A 19th Century Hall Bench
Located in Tetbury, England
A large 19th century mahogany hall bench. The wide single plank seat raised on turned baluster form legs, bar carrying handles to both ends. Dry surface, substantial form, complet...
Mahogany
$4,060
H 35.04 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather Trim. Usable condition. Bespoke quote can be provided for re-upholstery.
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
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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