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
Sold
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
$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
$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
$1,650
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
$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
$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
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
$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 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
Large antique pouf stool
Located in Stroud, GB
Large antique pouffee stool covered in Rose Tarlow striped linen. standing on turned English walnut legs and ceramic castors. Dimensions: H 15.5″ W 70″ D 31″ England Circa 1870 ...
Beech
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
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
$360 / item
H 14 in Dm 5 in
Handmade Ceramic Vase #735 in Charcoal with Tencel Braided & Fringe Details
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #703 by Karen Gayle Tinney Featuring fringe and braided details from all views, this vase is sized to hold a large arrangement of flowers or to stand alone as a sculptural piec...
Ceramic, Cotton
Vladimir Kagan Mid Century Walnut Snail Coffee Table
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Vladimir Kagan Mid Century Walnut Snail Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 42 wide x 36.75 deep x 15 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Table Base has Stain Wear Throughout...
Glass, Walnut
Jacques Adnet reading lamp
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Milano, IT
Jacques Adnet Reading lamp entirely covered in leather with a conical base, original switch, and adjustable shade. First model designed for Valenti, Spain, 1940. 140x50x22
Leather
Handmade Ceramic Vase #606 in Olive Glaze with Olive Cotton Fringe Details
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #606 by Karen Gayle Tinney A petite vase perfectly sized to stand alone in a small space or act as a companion to a larger piece. Each vase is formed by hand, making every piec...
Ceramic, Cotton
Sold|$1,131
H 16.93 in W 14.57 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Antique Small Hexagonal Walnut Side Table, Italy, beginning of 20th
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Pair of Beautiful antique Italian solid walnut side tables, features a hexagonal top with beveled edges over four beautifully bobbin turned legs. Made in Italy, beginning of 20th Cen...
Walnut
$2,800
H 20.5 in W 67.5 in D 19.5 in
Long Vintage Italian Style Carved Wood Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A well made carved wood bench from Italy. Fabric is original and very clean. Ready to use condition.
Fabric, Wood
$114Sale Price|40% Off
H 0.4 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Traditional Geometric Cushion Cover, Vintage Afghan Kilim Pillow Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
This unique geometric cushion cover is a vintage handwoven Afghan Kilim cushion cover. The design features traditional geometric designs woven in blue, red, cream and green. The trad...
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Yarn, Natural Fiber
Italian 1940's Walnut Bench
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1940's walnut bench with cabriole legs and cream cotton seat. With streamlined and elegant lines; of high quality craftsmanship and classic design. Northern Italy, circ...
Fabric, Walnut
$780
H 15.36 in W 9.06 in D 1.19 in
18th Century Chinoiserie Table Mirror, Yellow Lacquered Wood, France
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This unusual table-top 'Psyche' table mirror dates from the 18th century, its wooden frame beautifully crafted from yellow-lacquered wood and decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie ...
Mirror, Wood
Gunnar Eklöf, Ceiling Light for Corona Belysning, Sweden, 1940s
By Gunnar Eklöf
Located in Hammarö, SE
A rare Swedish Modern ceiling light designed by Gunnar Eklöf and produced by Corona Belysning, Sweden, during the 1940s. This elegant fixture showcases the refined Scandinavian aest...
Metal
French Deco Wrought Iron Side Table Gueirdon Mirrored Top France, 1930, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
French deco wrought iron side table gueirdon mirrored top France, 1930, 1940s. Beautiful deco tripod side table with lovely star like tripod legs. Iron in very nice condition with s...
Iron
$2,995 / set
H 9 in W 14.25 in D 12.5 in
Italian Vintage Tôle Floral Wall Sconces, Hand-Painted Metal, 1960s
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Italian vintage pair of floral-themed tôle wall sconces sprouting wild vines of sharp leaves and pale yellow flowers lit by three candelabra bulbs for ambient lighting in any room. ...
Metal
Monumental Woven Rattan Shell Form Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Dramatic huge rattan organic modern sculpture in the shape of a shell. Makes an unusual and striking sculptural accessory.
Rattan
19th Century Swedish Allmoge Folk Art Bentwood Chest
Located in Pearland, TX
An incredible Swedish hand-painted chest, having hand-forged iron straps and fittings. Original key included.
Bentwood
Fragments Identity Linen Skirted Cocktail Ottoman
Located in thousand oaks, CA
Our premium individually hand-crafted pleated cocktail ottoman, proudly created in the USA, reflects Fragments Identity's commitment to detail and timeless design. Fully cushioned an...
Linen, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$81 / item
H 4 in W 2.75 in D 0.5 in
Art Nouveau House Numbers Bronze Made after Hector Guimard Designs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Nouveau bronze numbers cast in bronze from the design of Hector Grimard from France. They are priced ( Each ) We have many of them . Let us know which one's you are interested ...
Bronze
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.
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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.
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