Carved Walnut And Cane Bench
Antique 19th Century Asian Benches
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Benches
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Benches
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Jacobean Benches
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Daybeds
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Footstools
Silk, Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Walnut, Cane
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Footstools
Textile, Wood
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Benches
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Benches
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Benches
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Benches
Walnut, Upholstery, Cane
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Benches
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cane, Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Dutch Benches
Cane, Walnut
20th Century European Rustic Benches
Walnut, Cane
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Benches
Walnut, Cane
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Cane, Walnut
20th Century English Benches
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1920s Italian Beaux Arts Benches
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Children's Furniture
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century British Victorian Footstools
Cane, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Coat Racks and Stands
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Cane, Beech
Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cane, Glass, Walnut
20th Century British Edwardian Armchairs
Rattan, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Cane, Walnut, Paint
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Walnut, Cane, Upholstery, Linen
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Walnut
20th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Cane, Walnut, Down
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Living Room Sets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Tobacco Accessories
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Silk, Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Benches
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Cane, Walnut
Antique 1890s French Stools
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Walnut, Cane
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Walnut, Cane
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Benches
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Benches
Wood, Fabric
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Benches
Early 20th Century American Settees
Walnut, Velvet, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Italian Stools
Walnut, Rosewood, Cane
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Beds and Bed Frames
20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century Benches
Antique 1890s English Adam Style Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Paint, Cane, Lacquer
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Tables
Wood, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
20th Century English Country Settees
Velvet, Beech, Oak
Antique 18th Century British Edwardian Settees
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Benches
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Musical Instruments
Wood
Early 20th Century Chippendale Benches
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Benches
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood, Paint
Carved Walnut And Cane 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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