Victorian Bench Seat
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Spanish Victorian Benches
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Benches
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Benches
Iron
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Rosewood
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Oak
Antique 1880s British Victorian Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Benches
Brass
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Victorian Benches
Tapestry, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Benches
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century European Black Forest Benches
Wood
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Benches
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1860s English Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Benches
Fabric
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century American Victorian Benches
Iron
Antique 1870s French Late Victorian Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century Victorian Benches
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century American Victorian Benches
Brass
Antique 1890s American Victorian Benches
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Benches
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Benches
Wood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century Victorian Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century Victorian Benches
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century English Country Benches
Iron
Antique 1890s English Gothic Benches
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Benches
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Oak
Vintage 1950s British Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Benches
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Pine
Antique 1850s English Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Antique 1870s Austrian Late Victorian Benches
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Oak
20th Century British Victorian Benches
Wicker, Rattan
20th Century American Victorian Benches
Slate
Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Benches
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Benches
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Benches
Linen, Oak
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Victorian Bench Seat For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Victorian Bench Seat?
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.
- What is a bench seat?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Benches can be used in nearly every space, from the foyer to the bedroom to the living room. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host several guests with limited space. On 1stDibs, find benches and other seating today.
- What is a bench seat sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bench seat sofa is a seating system that can seat two to three people at a time. Generally, a bench seat sofa does not have a backrest. Find a collection of antique and vintage bench seat sofas on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Bench seats are typically around 18 inches deep.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bench seat should be between 18 and 20 inches in height (46-51 cm). Though this is an average range, the height depends on its use. Bench height is also defined based on the distance from the seat to the ground. Find antique and vintage benches on 1stDibs.
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