Upholstered Sofa Bench
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1850s French Elizabethan Sofas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Benches
Wood, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Revival Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Sofas
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Beech
2010s Ukrainian Sofas
Textile, Ash
2010s Ukrainian Sofas
Textile, Ash
Early 20th Century American Country Benches
Oak, Leather
2010s Ukrainian Benches
Textile, Ash
20th Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Teak
2010s Ukrainian Armchairs
Textile, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather, Ash, Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Mahogany, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Minimalist Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bentwood
Antique 1810s Swedish Benches
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Steel
Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
Antique 1830s Scandinavian Biedermeier Sofas
Upholstery, Birch
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Benches
Upholstery, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Benches
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sofas
Walnut
20th Century Spanish Colonial Benches
Fabric, Faux Leather, Pine
20th Century English Modern Benches
Rattan, Oak
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Vintage 1970s French Bohemian Sofas
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Sofas
Upholstery, Birch
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Country Sofas
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Pine
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Benches
Pine
Vintage 1970s Great Britain (UK) Early Victorian Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Linen, Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Settees
20th Century French Benches
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
20th Century French Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Sofas
Linen, Birch
Antique 19th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Benches
Velvet, Wood
2010s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Sheepskin, Wood, Beech
Antique 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Sofas
Pine, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1940s Sofas
Antique 19th Century Brazilian Sofas
Rosewood
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Sofas
Vintage 1960s Sofas
Walnut, Upholstery
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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 bench seat sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bench seat sofa is a seating system that can seat two to three people at a time. Generally, a bench seat sofa does not have a backrest. Find a collection of antique and vintage bench seat sofas on 1stDibs today.
- What is a bench sofa called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024A bench sofa is sometimes called a settee. However, you can also simply refer to it as a bench sofa. Both terms refer to an upholstered furnishing with a long seat and either an open back or a low backrest. Shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary settees and other sofas on 1stDibs.
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