Saddle Bench
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1940s English Chippendale Benches
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Benches
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Benches
Velvet, Foam, Birdseye Maple, Maple, Beads
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Benches
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Benches
Leather, Sheepskin, Faux Leather, Foam, Maple, Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Benches
Wood
2010s American Modern Benches
Steel
Mid-20th Century Caucasian Other Caucasian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
20th Century Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Metal
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel, Iron
Vintage 1920s Thai Anglo-Indian Chairs
Bouclé, Teak
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Stools
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
2010s American Benches
Upholstery, Velvet
2010s American Benches
Bronze
20th Century Asian Benches
2010s Moroccan Benches
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Benches
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
2010s American Stools
Upholstery, Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Antique 1820s American American Empire Benches
Maple, Pine
Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Benches
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Benches
Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Benches
Vintage 1940s American Arts and Crafts Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s Swedish Stools
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cherry, Walnut
2010s American Modern Benches
Velvet, Beads, Walnut, Maple, Birdseye Maple, Foam
Early 20th Century Regency Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Chippendale Benches
Suede, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Rustic Benches
Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Benches
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Classical Roman Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Early 20th Century American Tudor Stools
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century Stools
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Stools
Bamboo, Wood
Vintage 1960s Rustic Stools
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Ottomans and Poufs
Cowhide, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Historical Memorabilia
Metal
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Fruitwood
20th Century Benches
2010s Moroccan Benches
Antique 19th Century Austrian Benches
Antique 19th Century Footstools
Bamboo
2010s Moroccan Benches
2010s Moroccan Benches
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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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