Curved Bench Seat
Antique Early 19th Century English Country Benches
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Benches
Concrete
2010s Italian Benches
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany, Velvet
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Benches
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
20th Century French Modern Benches
Shagreen
Early 20th Century American Empire Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Modern Benches
Oak
20th Century Italian Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1960s Benches
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
Pine, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Other Benches
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
Pine, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Conference Tables
Wood, Teak
20th Century French French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Cast Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Streamlined Moderne Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Rush, Wood
Early 2000s English Modern Benches
Other
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century British Patio and Garden Furniture
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Benches
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Suede, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Spanish Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century African Benches
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Benches
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Lucite
Vintage 1980s Benches
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Arts and Crafts Benches
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Late 20th Century French Vanities
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Early 20th Century French Benches
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Vintage 1960s French Benches
Wood
Vintage 1950s Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Benches
Vintage 1940s Austrian Benches
Wood
Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Benches
Rosewood, Teak
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1980s American Modern Stools
Glass
2010s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
20th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture
Stone, Cast Stone
20th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture
Stone, Cast Stone
Early 20th Century Spanish Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
20th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture
Cast Stone
Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1940s Italian Stools
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Loveseats
Fabric
Vintage 1940s American Stools
Upholstery
20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
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Curved Bench Seat For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Curved Bench Seat?
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.
- What is a bench seat?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Benches can be used in nearly every space, from the foyer to the bedroom to the living room. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host several guests with limited space. On 1stDibs, find benches and other seating today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Bench seats are typically around 18 inches deep.
- What is a bench seat sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bench seat sofa is a seating system that can seat two to three people at a time. Generally, a bench seat sofa does not have a backrest. Find a collection of antique and vintage bench seat sofas on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bench seat should be between 18 and 20 inches in height (46-51 cm). Though this is an average range, the height depends on its use. Bench height is also defined based on the distance from the seat to the ground. Find antique and vintage benches on 1stDibs.
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