Mission Bench
Vintage 1920s American Mission Benches
Oak
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
1990s American Modern Benches
Foam, Leather, Wood
1990s American Modern Benches
Foam, Maple, Leather
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
1990s American Mission Benches
Leather, Oak
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
1990s American Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mission Living Room Sets
Oak
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Coat Racks and Stands
Mirror, Oak, Paint
Antique 19th Century English Mission Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century End Tables
Oak
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1910s North American Arts and Crafts Benches
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century Mission Benches
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Marble
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century American Mission Benches
Linen, Silk, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century American Mission Benches
Wicker
Early 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak, Leather
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mission Benches
Velvet, Oak
Late 20th Century American Mission Benches
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Mission Benches
Oak
Antique Early 1900s American Mission Benches
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Benches
Copper
Early 20th Century American Mission Sofas
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Mission Furniture
Elm, Lacquer
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Cherry
Late 20th Century North American Mission Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century Mission Benches
Oak
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century American Mission Benches
Wicker
1990s American Mission Settees
Oak
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Side Tables
Oak
Vintage 1920s Unknown Mission Industrial and Work Tables
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Mission Furniture
Wood, Elm
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Benches
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
Vintage 1910s North American Arts and Crafts Benches
Antique Early 1900s Benches
Vintage 1930s Benches
Brass
Vintage 1950s American End Tables
Oak, Glass
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Benches
Mission 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.
- What is a mission bench?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A mission bench is a long rectangular bench, often with a mid-height back and open arms. The bench is made out of wood, oak to be specific, and sometimes even animal skin. You’ll find a collection of mission benches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Windsor bench?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Windsor bench is typically a two-seater chair built with solid wood and round-tenoned legs with seats that are a shallow dish or saddle shape for comfort. Windsor chairs grew in popularity during the 16th century with the design being fashioned after wheel spokes. Shop a selection of Windor-style seating on 1stDibs.
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