Waterfall Bench
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bouclé
Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches
Fabric
2010s American Benches
Linen
2010s American Benches
Zebra Hide
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Benches
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Modern Benches
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Benches
Velvet
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Benches
Bouclé
Vintage 1980s North American Art Deco Benches
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Benches
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Stools
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Velvet, Lucite
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Lucite
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Maple, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Linen
2010s European Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches
Laminate
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Naugahyde, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Benches
Metal
1990s American Post-Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Lucite
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Benches
Elm
2010s Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Organic Modern Benches
Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s American Minimalist Benches
Walnut
2010s American Minimalist Benches
Walnut
2010s American Benches
Hardwood, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Lucite
2010s American Benches
Hardwood, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Minimalist Benches
Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Faux Leather, Lucite
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Benches
Cut Steel
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Benches
Cut Steel
Vintage 1960s Benches
Marble
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
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Waterfall Bench For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Waterfall Bench?
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 waterfall bench?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A waterfall bench is a bench that has rounded corners, which gives the illusion that the lines of the seating solution flow like water. Waterfall benches and other waterfall furniture were popular during the 1930s and 40s. Shop a collection of waterfall furniture on 1stDibs.
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