Floral Bench
Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Benches
Metal
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Bohemian Benches
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Other Benches
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Benches
Tapestry, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Benches
Wood
Vintage 1920s Burmese Folk Art Benches
Fabric, Hemp, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Benches
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Benches
Upholstery, Poplar, Paint
20th Century Louis XV Benches
Maple, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Regency Benches
Cane, Paint, Wood
20th Century Classical Roman Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century French Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XIV Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Wood
20th Century Unknown Folk Art Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Rococo Benches
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique 1820s American American Classical Benches
Brass
Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
Pine, Paint
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Stools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Stools
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Loveseats
Linen, Cane, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Brass, Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Stools
Iron
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Garden Ornaments
Terracotta
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Beech, Plywood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Settees
Walnut, Straw
Vintage 1960s French Bohemian Sofas
Fabric
2010s French Benches
Bronze
20th Century Unknown Benches
Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Other Benches
Cotton, Willow
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Wool
Early 2000s Paintings and Screens
Antique 19th Century Romanian Benches
Wood, Paint
2010s Spanish Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Federal Benches
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Victorian Benches
Wool, Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century European Chippendale Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Regency Revival Benches
Walnut
20th Century Victorian Benches
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Benches
Metal
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Asian Rustic Benches
Teak
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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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