White Sofa Bench
Antique Late 18th Century Gustavian Sofas
Fabric, Beech
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
2010s German Modern Sofas
Fiberglass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 1850s Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Wood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Pine
2010s American Modern Sofas
Fabric
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Benches
Linen, Wood, Paint
2010s North American Modern Sofas
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Sofas
Down, Feathers
Antique Mid-19th Century Baltic Empire Benches
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Wool
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Stained Glass, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Stained Glass, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Down, Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Stained Glass, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Stained Glass, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Country Benches
Poplar, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Rope, Beech
Vintage 1980s Benches
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Wool
Vintage 1940s American Benches
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Aluminum, Steel
2010s American Modern Benches
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
Early 2000s American Shaker Benches
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Benches
Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Cotton, Pine, Linen, Damask
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wood, Bentwood, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Settees
Fabric, Wood, Paint
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Settees
Wood, Paint
2010s Austrian Modern Loveseats
Marble, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Settees
Paint, Wood
Early 20th Century Central American British Colonial Patio and Garden Fu...
Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Brass
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White Sofa Bench For Sale on 1stDibs
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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 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.
- What colors go with white sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The colors that go with a white sofa can be soft, muted hues or mellow tones. Wall colors can be white, beige, soft pale, subtle yellow-gold, warm mocha brown, gray-blue, turquoise blue or sage green. Shop a range of vintage white sofas on 1stDibs today.
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