Antique Banquette
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Banquette
19th Century Spanish Antique Banquette
Wood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Banquette
Brass
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Banquette
Linen, Wood
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Banquette
Brass
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Banquette
Wood
19th Century American Antique Banquette
Early 19th Century French Baroque Antique Banquette
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Banquette
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint
Early 1700s French Antique Banquette
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Banquette
Wood, Hide
19th Century American Antique Banquette
Wood, Mahogany, Upholstery
19th Century American Antique Banquette
Chenille
Early 20th Century North African Antique Banquette
19th Century American Antique Banquette
Chenille, Down
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Banquette
Pine
19th Century French Antique Banquette
Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Antique Banquette
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Antique Banquette
Wood, Fabric
Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Antique Banquette
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Antique Banquette
19th Century French Antique Banquette
Walnut
19th Century French Antique Banquette
Upholstery, Walnut
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Banquette
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Banquette
Walnut
19th Century American Antique Banquette
Mahogany, Upholstery
19th Century American Antique Banquette
Down
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Banquette
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Banquette
Walnut
19th Century French Country Antique Banquette
Late 19th Century French Antique Banquette
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Banquette
Wood
Early 20th Century French Antique Banquette
Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Banquette
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Banquette
Early 1900s French Empire Revival Antique Banquette
19th Century French Antique Banquette
19th Century French Antique Banquette
Walnut
1820s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Banquette
Zebra Hide, Fruitwood
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Banquette
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Banquette
Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Banquette
Leather, Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Banquette
Late 19th Century French Antique Banquette
Wood
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Banquette
Wood
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Banquette
Cane, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Banquette
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Banquette
Fabric, Wood, Paint
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Banquette
Walnut
1750s French Louis XV Antique Banquette
Walnut
1830s English William IV Antique Banquette
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Banquette
Leather
Late 19th Century French Antique Banquette
Walnut
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Banquette
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Banquette
Sheepskin, Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Banquette
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Banquette
Wood
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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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