Antique Sofa Bench
Early 20th Century French Antique Sofa Bench
Walnut
19th Century French Antique Sofa Bench
Early 20th Century French Antique Sofa Bench
Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Sofa Bench
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Antique Sofa Bench
Wood, Down
Early 20th Century American Antique Sofa Bench
Oak
Early 20th Century French Antique Sofa Bench
Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Sofa Bench
Early 20th Century French Antique Sofa Bench
Down, Silk
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Sofa Bench
Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Sofa Bench
Chestnut
19th Century Brazilian Antique Sofa Bench
Rosewood
19th Century Swedish Antique Sofa Bench
Paint
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Sofa Bench
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
19th Century Swedish Antique Sofa Bench
Wood
Early 1800s Swedish Antique Sofa Bench
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Scottish Antique Sofa Bench
Walnut, Cane
19th Century American Country Antique Sofa Bench
Wrought Iron
1820s English Regency Antique Sofa Bench
Cane
18th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Sofa Bench
Wood
1920s German Streamlined Moderne Antique Sofa Bench
19th Century French Antique Sofa Bench
18th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Sofa Bench
19th Century French Antique Sofa Bench
19th Century Swedish Antique Sofa Bench
Wood, Upholstery
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Sofa Bench
19th Century Italian Antique Sofa Bench
Wood
19th Century American Antique Sofa Bench
19th Century Swedish Antique Sofa Bench
Wood, Linen
19th Century Swedish Antique Sofa Bench
Wood, Cotton, Upholstery
19th Century English Antique Sofa Bench
Mahogany
19th Century German Antique Sofa Bench
Horn, Fabric
18th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Sofa Bench
Pine, Linen
1840s Dutch Other Antique Sofa Bench
Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Sofa Bench
Walnut
19th Century French Antique Sofa Bench
Ash
Early 20th Century English Antique Sofa Bench
Mahogany, Leather
19th Century Antique Sofa Bench
19th Century French Antique Sofa Bench
Fruitwood, Leather
19th Century French Antique Sofa Bench
Wood
Early 20th Century French Antique Sofa Bench
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Antique Sofa Bench
Late 19th Century English Rustic Antique Sofa Bench
Pine
18th Century and Earlier Antique Sofa Bench
Wood, Upholstery
19th Century French Antique Sofa Bench
Walnut
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Sofa Bench
Walnut, Upholstery
19th Century Italian Antique Sofa Bench
Wood
19th Century French Antique Sofa Bench
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Antique Sofa Bench
Wood, Muslin
19th Century English Antique Sofa Bench
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Pine
Early 20th Century Antique Sofa Bench
19th Century Italian Antique Sofa Bench
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Antique Sofa Bench
Pine
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Sofa Bench
Wood, Rush, Linen
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Sofa Bench
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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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