Wood Bench With Carved Back
Antique 19th Century Spanish Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Benches
Wood
2010s Italian Benches
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany, Velvet
2010s Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Benches
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Benches
Wood, Maple
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Canvas, Upholstery, Wood
2010s British Benches
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Benches
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Benches
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century European Rustic Benches
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rustic Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Jacobean Benches
Cane, Oak
20th Century South American Benches
Wood
2010s Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Rococo Benches
Wood
2010s Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
Pine, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Rush, Cherry
Antique 18th Century Spanish Colonial Benches
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Spanish Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Benches
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XIV Benches
Linen, Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Benches
Wood, Pine
Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Benches
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century North American Benches
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 1900s French Benches
Wood
1990s Neoclassical Revival Benches
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
2010s Italian Benches
Brass
Antique 19th Century European Black Forest Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Benches
Wood, Oak
Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Benches
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American American Craftsman Benches
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Other Benches
Wood, Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Benches
Walnut, Fabric
Early 20th Century Javanese Benches
Teak
Antique 19th Century Indian Chinoiserie Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century Moroccan Benches
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Rustic Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Faux Leather, Pine
Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Revival Benches
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut, Upholstery, Velvet, Polyester
20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Silver
Antique 1860s Swedish Benches
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Rococo Benches
Wood
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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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