Wooden Bench With Backrest
Antique 19th Century Asian Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century Moroccan Benches
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
20th Century Belgian Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Rustic Benches
Wood
Antique 1890s American Industrial Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Benches
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Textile, Wood
20th Century Swiss Rustic Benches
Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Benches
Steel
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Benches
Wood
Vintage 1950s English Benches
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
Pine
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Benches
Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery, Cotton
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Mahogany, Fabric, Ebony, Upholstery, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Rosewood, Upholstery, Cotton
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Ormolu, Brass, Bronze
Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Rustic Benches
Pine
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century European Sofas
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Canapes
Marble
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Metal, Brass
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Canapes
Marble
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Canapes
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Velvet
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Other Benches
Iron
2010s Italian Other Benches
Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut, Velvet
Antique 19th Century Spanish Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century French Belle Époque Benches
Wood
Vintage 1920s German Rustic Benches
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Czech Rustic Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Country Benches
Wood
Vintage 1950s African Tribal Benches
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Early 1800s French Rustic Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Wood
Antique 1830s Russian Biedermeier Benches
Burl
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Beech
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
Velvet, Cherry
Vintage 1960s French Benches
Oak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern 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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