Walnut Window Seat
Vintage 1950s Art Nouveau Stools
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Benches
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1910s English Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Benches
Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Footstools
Silk, Cane, Walnut
20th Century English Country Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century American Directoire Benches
Velvet, Cane, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Chinese Chippendale Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1950s European Chinese Chippendale Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Adam Style Stools
Walnut
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Benches
Walnut
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Benches
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century English Rococo Benches
Walnut
Antique 1840s English High Victorian Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Egyptian Revival Benches
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Stools
Walnut
2010s American Minimalist Benches
Oak, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Walnut, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Brass
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Italian Country Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Stools
Walnut
20th Century Italian Blanket Chests
Mahogany, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs
Walnut
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
2010s New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary European Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary European Sofas
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Syrian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Syrian Anglo-Indian Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Other Sofas
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary European Daybeds
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary European Daybeds
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary European Daybeds
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary European Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary European Armchairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary European Armchairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary European Daybeds
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary European Armchairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary European Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Rococo Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1860s British Victorian Stools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Queen Anne Stools
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Benches
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Benches
Boxwood, Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Benches
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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.
- What is a window seat called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A window seat is called a window bench, window nook or alcove. It is a mini sofa without a backrest for filling the gap of a window. Window benches are a great way to utilize extra or unused space for seating.
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