White Linen Bench
Vintage 1970s Benches
Lucite, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Benches
Linen
Mid-20th Century Louis XIV Benches
Linen, Hardwood
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Benches
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Benches
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American American Empire Benches
Linen, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Danish Louis XVI Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Benches
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Benches
Linen, Wood
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Benches
Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Benches
Wood, Textile
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Pine
Late 20th Century North American Regency Benches
Cotton, Linen
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Linen, Foam, Wood, Paint
2010s Organic Modern Benches
Fabric
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Benches
Linen, Wood, Paint
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Wood, Porcelain, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Nickel
2010s American American Classical Benches
Linen, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Benches
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Benches
Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Benches
Fabric, Beech
2010s American French Provincial Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Benches
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Marble, Iron
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Settees
Paint, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Cotton, Pine, Linen, Damask
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Linen
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
20th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Shaker Loveseats
Linen, Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Settees
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1850s Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Oak, Plywood, Paint
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Plastic, Acrylic
2010s Israeli Armchairs
Wool, Felt, Linen, Silk
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Linen, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Down, Feathers
Antique 1840s Italian Folk Art Blanket Chests
Fir
Vintage 1950s Austrian Posters
Paper
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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.
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