Shoe Bench
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches
Steel
2010s American Cabinets
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Copper
2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Minimalist Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century Unknown Other Benches
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Folk Art Benches
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Benches
Concrete
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Benches
Metal
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Benches
Metal
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Benches
Metal
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Benches
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
2010s Spanish Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires
Iron
Early 20th Century Austrian Islamic Table Lamps
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Screens and Room Dividers
Textile, Wood, Lacquer
2010s Czech Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Iron
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Vitrines
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Benches
Wood
2010s American Modern Benches
Bouclé, Maple
Antique 1750s American American Colonial Benches
Pine
Antique Early 1800s American Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Japanese Benches
Wood
2010s Brazilian Other Benches
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Benches
Wood
2010s Brazilian Other Benches
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Benches
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Country Benches
Pine
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Maple
Early 20th Century French Primitive Benches
Walnut, Leather
Antique Early 1900s French Provincial Benches
Oak
Late 20th Century French Benches
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1930s American Benches
Wood
Antique 1890s Rustic Benches
Pine
Antique 1890s English Victorian Benches
Oak
Antique 1860s German Black Forest Benches
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Hollywood Regency Benches
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mir...
Pine
Antique 19th Century American Stools
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Modern Benches
Steel
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Benches
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Benches
Pine
Antique 19th Century Victorian Benches
Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Brass, Steel
Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Benches
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Benches
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Oak, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Oak
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Teak
Antique 1840s Danish Early Victorian Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Limestone, Stone
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Elm
Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Bronze
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Shoe Bench For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Shoe Bench?
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 shoe bench?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A shoe bench refers to a bench that can also be utilized as a shoe storage compartment underneath the seating. Some shoe benches feature shelving, while others may have compartments to keep your shoes sorted. Shop a selection of vintage and contemporary shoe benches on 1stDibs.
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