Antique Sofa Bench
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Sofa Bench
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Upholstery
19th Century Chinese Antique Sofa Bench
Elm
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Upholstery, Pine, Paint
Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Sofa Bench
Metal
Late 18th Century Swedish Country Antique Sofa Bench
Pine
Early 1900s Italian Rustic Antique Sofa Bench
Upholstery, Pine
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Sofa Bench
Upholstery, Bamboo
19th Century English British Colonial Antique Sofa Bench
Wood
19th Century Swedish Antique Sofa Bench
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Sofa Bench
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Gold Leaf
Early 1900s English Country Antique Sofa Bench
Pine
19th Century Swedish Antique Sofa Bench
Pine
Early 20th Century French Antique Sofa Bench
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Primitive Antique Sofa Bench
Leather, Walnut
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Sofa Bench
Fabric, Macassar, Oak
1890s French Antique Sofa Bench
Brass
Early 20th Century English Antique Sofa Bench
Oak, Leather
1840s German Biedermeier Antique Sofa Bench
Mahogany
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Sofa Bench
Fabric, Oak
Early 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Sofa Bench
Oak
19th Century French Antique Sofa Bench
Walnut, Cotton
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Sofa Bench
18th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Sofa Bench
18th Century Antique Sofa Bench
Elm
1920s American Rustic Antique Sofa Bench
Pine
19th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Antique Sofa Bench
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Sofa Bench
Pine
1920s French Art Deco Antique Sofa Bench
Wood
19th Century French Antique Sofa Bench
19th Century Italian Antique Sofa Bench
Wrought Iron, Bronze
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Linen, Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Sofa Bench
Fruitwood
19th Century French Antique Sofa Bench
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Sofa Bench
Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Sofa Bench
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century American Antique Sofa Bench
Pine, Cherry
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Sofa Bench
Fabric, Oak
1850s Victorian Antique Sofa Bench
Oak
19th Century American Antique Sofa Bench
Pine
Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Sofa Bench
Upholstery, Mahogany
18th Century European Baroque Antique Sofa Bench
Velvet, Softwood
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Sofa Bench
Bronze, Brass
Late 19th Century Indonesian Primitive Antique Sofa Bench
Teak
19th Century American Antique Sofa Bench
Pine
Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Revival Antique Sofa Bench
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Jacobean Antique Sofa Bench
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
1890s Victorian Antique Sofa Bench
Wood
Late 19th Century European Modern Antique Sofa Bench
Steel
19th Century Swedish Antique Sofa Bench
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Pine
19th Century Antique Sofa Bench
Elm
19th Century French Antique Sofa Bench
Linen, Wood
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Sofa Bench
Wood
Early 20th Century American Rococo Revival 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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