Vintage Church Pew
1950s American Rustic Vintage Church Pew
Oak
1960s Dutch Modern Vintage Church Pew
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Church Pew
Birch
20th Century South American Vintage Church Pew
Wood
Late 20th Century Vintage Church Pew
Oak
1930s Dutch Vintage Church Pew
Rush, Oak
Late 20th Century Spanish Vintage Church Pew
Wood
1940s British Folk Art Vintage Church Pew
Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Modern Vintage Church Pew
Wood
1960s French Campaign Vintage Church Pew
Oak
1950s Italian Minimalist Vintage Church Pew
Wood
Late 20th Century Surrealist Vintage Church Pew
Mezzotint
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Vintage Church Pew
Faux Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Church Pew
Metal
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2010s Modern Vintage Church Pew
Hardwood, Oak
1970s French Vintage Church Pew
Chrome
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Church Pew
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Church Pew
Brass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Vintage Church Pew
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Vintage Church Pew
Concrete
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Church Pew
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Vintage Church Pew
Marble
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Church Pew
Ash
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Church Pew
Rush, Wood, Paint
1980s English Industrial Vintage Church Pew
Aluminum, Copper, Brass
19th Century Primitive Vintage Church Pew
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Vintage Church Pew
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Vintage Church Pew
Metal, Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Church Pew
Leather, Plywood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Vintage Church Pew
Maple, Pine
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20th Century American Gothic Revival Vintage Church Pew
Wood
1930s American Gothic Revival Vintage Church Pew
Iron
20th Century Guatemalan Vintage Church Pew
Cedar
1930s American Vintage Church Pew
Oak, Wood
1930s Unknown Vintage Church Pew
Zebra Hide
20th Century American Rustic Vintage Church Pew
Metal
1930s Scottish Vintage Church Pew
Oak
Late 20th Century English Gothic Revival Vintage Church Pew
Pine
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Church Pew
Wood
1950s Italian Minimalist Vintage Church Pew
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Vintage Church Pew
Walnut, Leather
1970s British Georgian Vintage Church Pew
Oak
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vintage Church Pew
Wood
1950s French Campaign Vintage Church Pew
Oak
1940s American Gothic Vintage Church Pew
Oak
1950s Realist Vintage Church Pew
Ink
Late 20th Century American Federal Vintage Church Pew
Mahogany, Poplar
20th Century British Victorian Vintage Church Pew
Oak
20th Century English Vintage Church Pew
Oak
20th Century French Vintage Church Pew
1970s English Vintage Church Pew
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vintage Church Pew
Wood, Paint
20th Century English Vintage Church Pew
Pine
20th Century Vintage Church Pew
Oak
1960s American Vintage Church Pew
Rosewood
20th Century American Vintage Church Pew
Bronze
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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.
- Can I buy church pews?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, you can indeed buy a church pew. Local consignment furniture shops or online marketplaces could have a church pew for sale; it just takes a bit of digging. Save the hassle, and shop church pews directly from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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