Pair of Empire Style Window Seats
Located in Lymington, GB
A smart pair of Empire-style window seats of superb quality, and in excellent condition. Supported
20th Century Empire Chairs
Wood
Pair of Empire Style Window Seats
Located in Lymington, GB
A smart pair of Empire-style window seats of superb quality, and in excellent condition. Supported
Wood
$5,600 / set
H 30.75 in W 48.5 in D 20 in
Pair of American Empire Crotch Mahogany Veneer Upholstered Window Seats
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Empire (circa 1840) window seats with crotch mahogany veneer frames, lyre-shaped
Mahogany
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.5 in W 40.75 in D 25.5 in
Antique Quervelle School American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Window Seat c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire window seat with back, in the manner of Quervelle and dating to
Mahogany
$5,600 / set
H 30.75 in W 48.5 in D 20 in
Pair of American Empire Crotch Mahogany Veneer Upholstered Window Seats
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Empire (circa 1840) window seats with crotch mahogany veneer frames, lyre-shaped
Satin, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
$7,895
H 33 in W 57.5 in D 23.75 in
French Empire Day Bed or Window Seat Upholstered in Linen on Walnut Frame
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French Empire day bed or window seat from the late 19th century featuring an elegant frame
Wood, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
$8,950
H 51.5 in W 84.75 in D 26.75 in
Empire Banquette or Window Seat in Birch with Marquetry Inlays, circa 1800
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A Swedish Empire banquette/sofa in birch with marquetry embellishments which include foliage and
Birch
$3,756
H 28.35 in W 63 in D 17.33 in
Fine Empire Style Giltwood Window Seat Banquette by Charles-Emile Moinat
Located in Worcester, GB
Fine Empire Style Giltwood Window Seat Banquette by Charles-Emile Moinat A decorative Empire
Giltwood
$2,407
H 21.26 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
Antique French Empire Stool Ottoman Coffee table Window Seat 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A large French Empire burr walnut ottoman / centre stool /coffee table, circa 1820 in date. The
Walnut
French Empire Carved And Gilded Window Seat
Located in Bradenton, FL
French Empire Carved And Gilded Window Seat. Beautiful fruitwood frame with gilt ornamentation and
Fruitwood
French Empire Style Mahogany Curved Window Seat
Located in Astoria, NY
French Empire Style Mahogany Curved Window Seat, with rolled arms, green upholstered seat with two
Upholstery, Mahogany
French Empire Style Gilt Boudoir Window Seat, Velvet Upholstery
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A French Empire style gilt Boudoir window seat, velvet upholstery. This is a delightful piece of
French Empire Period Walnut Window Seat Banquette After Jacob
Located in Benington, Herts
An unusual and well drawn early 19th Century French Empire walnut window seat / banquette after the
Walnut
French Walnut and Cherry Empire Style Window Seat
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French walnut and cherry empire style window seat This is a wonderful looking piece a daybed it
Walnut
1920s Scroll Side Bench / Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
1920s scroll side bench / stool, window seat, tall rolled sides, French Empire Style, with gilt
Muslin, Giltwood
Empire Window Seat
Located in San Francisco, CA
Traditional empire wood frame construction, apron brass mounts resting on fluted legs with ebonized
Empire Window Seat
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mahogany frame bench resting on out-stretched tapering saber legs brass ormolu rosette mounts upholstered in evergreen horsehair
Swedish Empire Window Seats
Located in San Francisco, CA
The gorgeous and very unique Birch Empire Window Seats upholstered in faux
Swedish Empire Window Seats
Located in San Francisco, CA
beautifully polished birch frame
with scrolling handles and ebonized buttons
upholstered in a gorgeous amber pony hair from Holly Hunt
terminating to saber legs
Antique French Window Seat
Located in San Francisco, CA
A chic empire beechwood window seat assembled from early 19th century pair of chairs.
Wood, Upholstery
Painted French Bench or Window Seat, circa 1870
Located in San Francisco, CA
Painted French bench, circa 1870.
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
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.
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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.
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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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