Window Seating
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century Benches
Iron
2010s Renaissance Benches
Mahogany
2010s Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Chippendale Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Benches
Beech
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century Benches
Iron
20th Century Benches
Faux Bamboo
Antique 18th Century British Regency Settees
Giltwood
20th Century British Stools
Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s French Benches
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Hepplewhite Benches
Wood
Antique 1880s English Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Benches
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Swedish Other Benches
Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Stools
Wood
20th Century Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Antique 1860s English Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Georgian Benches
Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Oak
Vintage 1910s English Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Hepplewhite Benches
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Benches
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English Adam Style Benches
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Benches
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Benches
Wood
Antique 1770s English George III Benches
Mahogany
Antique 1770s English George III Benches
Wood
Late 20th Century Regency Stools
Zebra Hide, Ebony
Antique 19th Century Benches
Chestnut
20th Century Benches
Antique 19th Century Indian Benches
Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Faux Leather
20th Century Empire Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s English Chippendale Benches
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Regency Stools
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s North American Prints
Paper
20th Century Italian Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1780s English George III Benches
20th Century French Streamlined Moderne Benches
Wrought Iron
20th Century Italian Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Benches
Gold Leaf
Antique 18th Century Benches
Leather
Early 20th Century French Regency Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1830s English Regency Stools
Brass
20th Century American Directoire Benches
Velvet, Cane, Walnut
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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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