Modern Banquette
2010s Modern Dining Room Chairs
Maple
2010s American Modern Sofas
Oak, Wood
2010s American Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Benches
Fabric, Acrylic
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Linen, Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Zebra Wood
1920s Modern Figurative Prints
Lithograph
2010s Argentine Modern Benches
Cord, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
2010s French Modern Benches
Leather, Fabric, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Sofas
Cotton, Maple
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
1990s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Oak, Fabric
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
2010s American Modern Sofas
Linen, Maple, Trimming
2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Brass
2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
2010s American Modern Benches
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Bronze
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Sofas
Velvet
Antique 18th Century Belgian Gustavian Benches
Linen
2010s Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s American Modern Benches
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Stools
Ash
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
20th Century French Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cotton
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cotton
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Oak, Chenille
Late 20th Century Sofas
Fabric
1920s Modern Figurative Prints
Vellum, Lithograph
1920s Modern Figurative Prints
Vellum, Lithograph
20th Century American Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Early 2000s French Modern Sofas
Metal
Late 20th Century French Modern Benches
Metal
1990s Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Leather, Rosewood
20th Century American Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
2010s American Modern Benches
Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Mohair, Upholstery
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Modern Banquette 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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