Arched Bench
2010s Chinese Modern Benches
Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Lucite, Velvet
2010s Chinese Modern Benches
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Benches
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Other
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Guatemalan Benches
Plywood
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century Moroccan Benches
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Lucite
2010s American Modern Benches
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary North American Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
2010s Greek Benches
Wood
Vintage 1910s Swedish Benches
Birch
Early 20th Century Rustic Benches
Wood
Antique 1860s English Gothic Benches
Elm
Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Iron
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Sofas
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Sofas
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Belgian Expressionist Paintings
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Minimalist Benches
Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cork
20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Wood
Vintage 1960s Empire Benches
Faux Leather, Paint, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Benches
Upholstery, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century Spanish Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches
Limestone
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Benches
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Antique 19th Century English Country Benches
Oak
Vintage 1970s Benches
Antique 1880s European Victorian Benches
Pine
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Benches
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Benches
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Fur, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1910s Canadian Country Benches
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XV Benches
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Benches
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Benches
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Benches
Pine
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century Benches
Oak
20th Century French Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Early 20th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture
Antique 19th Century Balinese Rustic Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal, Iron
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Arched Bench For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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