Antique Sofa Bench
Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Sofa Bench
Leather, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
19th Century Swedish Antique Sofa Bench
18th Century Antique Sofa Bench
Fabric, Wood
18th Century Swedish Antique Sofa Bench
Pine, Paint
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Sofa Bench
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Paint
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Sofa Bench
Jute, Pine
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Sofa Bench
Linen, Birch
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Linen, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Sofa Bench
Linen, Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Sofa Bench
Hemp, Wood, Paint
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Pine, Linen
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Sofa Bench
Rosewood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofa Bench
Giltwood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Paint
1890s Swedish Aesthetic Movement Antique Sofa Bench
Maple
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Linen, Paint
1920s European Arts and Crafts Antique Sofa Bench
Straw, Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sofa Bench
Fabric, Maple
Late 18th Century Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Fabric, Beech
Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Sofa Bench
Silk, Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Plaster, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Pine
1790s Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sofa Bench
Rosewood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Pine, Paint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Sofa Bench
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Rococo Antique Sofa Bench
Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Pine, Raw Linen
19th Century Italian Antique Sofa Bench
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofa Bench
Wood
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sofa Bench
Hardwood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Wood
1910s Austrian Art Deco Antique Sofa Bench
Fabric, Bentwood
Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Sofa Bench
Oak
19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Antique Sofa Bench
Pine, Upholstery
1880s French Rococo Antique Sofa Bench
Giltwood
19th Century Brazilian Rustic Antique Sofa Bench
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Sofa Bench
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Wood
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Sofa Bench
Fabric, Oak
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Sofa Bench
Rush, Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Sofa Bench
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Bench
Pine
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Sofa Bench
Fabric, Oak
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Sofa Bench
Leather, Mahogany
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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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