Bench Scandinavian Style
Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Benches
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Benches
Textile, Wood
Antique 1880s Swedish Country Benches
Pine
Vintage 1960s German Bohemian Benches
Rattan
Antique Early 1900s Danish Brutalist Benches
Metal
2010s Peruvian Scandinavian Modern Benches
Wood
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Benches
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cord, Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Benches
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Peruvian Scandinavian Modern Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut, Cord, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Benches
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Scandinavian Modern Benches
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Benches
Papercord, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Rattan, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Rattan, Oak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass, Nickel
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Benches
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Vintage 1910s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Italian Scandinavian Modern Benches
Textile, Maple, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Pine
Antique 19th Century American Country Benches
Wood, Paint
20th Century French Rustic Benches
Wood, Pine
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Steel
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Steel
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Aluminum
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Organic Modern Benches
Pine
2010s Danish Modern Benches
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Benches
Wood, Fabric
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Pine
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Rustic Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Benches
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Pine
1990s Unknown International Style Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Pine
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Teak
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Walnut, Wood
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood, Beech, Fabric
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Sheepskin, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wood, Ash
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Teak
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Vitrines
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary European Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Co...
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Pine
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Pine
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Settees
Fabric, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
Pine
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Scandinavian style refers to a movement in furniture design that is characterized by simplicity and functionality. Scandinavian modernists tended to focus on clean, simple lines. Scandinavian design is minimalist and devoid of clutter. Find a variety of Scandinavian modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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