Window Seat Empire
20th Century Empire Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century North American American Empire Daybeds
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Loveseats
Satin, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Empire Sofas
Birch
Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Benches
Upholstery, Natural Fiber, Giltwood, Leather, Linen
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Walnut, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Benches
Fabric, Wood, Birch
Antique Mid-17th Century Maps
Paper
20th Century French Empire Stools
Muslin, Giltwood
Antique 1780s Spanish Paintings
Canvas
Antique Early 1800s Spanish Paintings
Canvas
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Mohair, Silk, Giltwood, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cabinets
Ebony
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Maple
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique 1830s American American Empire Game Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Daybeds
Iron
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Benches
Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut, Burl
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Empire Benches
Textile, Mahogany
Antique 1870s Hungarian Primitive Benches
Oak, Pine
Mid-20th Century Empire Stools
Antique 1810s French Empire Daybeds
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Provincial Settees
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Empire Benches
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Chaise Longues
Bronze
Antique 1810s Italian Neoclassical Daybeds
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Daybeds
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Living Room Sets
Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Religious Items
Other
Antique 1880s American American Empire Windows
Lead
20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Copper, Gold Leaf
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Romantic Paintings
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches
Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches
Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches
with scrolling handles and ebonized buttons
upholstered in a gorgeous amber pony hair from Holly Hunt
terminating to saber legs
Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 1870s French Empire Benches
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Pillows and Throws
Antique 19th Century American Benches
Mahogany, Silk
Antique 19th Century Russian Benches
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Paintings
Panel
Antique 1870s English Victorian Blanket Chests
Hardwood
Antique 1870s English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Hardwood
Window Seat Empire 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 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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