Bench Couches
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Textile
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Textile
Vintage 1930s American Benches
Metal
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Silk, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Silk, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Silk, Velvet
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Benches
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Aluminum
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Plywood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
20th Century Benches
Chestnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Paint
Late 20th Century Italian Benches
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Rattan
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Benches
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Pine
20th Century Spanish Benches
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Benches
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Benches
Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Benches
Aluminum
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Benches
Pine
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Benches
Bamboo, Wicker
Mid-20th Century Spanish Benches
Wicker, Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Benches
Wicker, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Benches
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches
Wood
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Benches
Copper
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Benches
Cane
Vintage 1960s Benches
Walnut, Foam, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Benches
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Bohemian Benches
Fabric, Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Chrome
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Space Age Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches
Pine
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Benches
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Benches
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Rush, Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Oak
Antique 18th Century Georgian Benches
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Benches
Pine
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Bench Couches For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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