Floral Bench
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Textile, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Early 2000s Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique Late 17th Century English Footstools
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vanities
Mirror, Bakelite, Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Provincial Loveseats
Fabric, Hardwood
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Settees
Walnut, Straw
20th Century Indian Renaissance Stools
Shell, Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Stools
Gold
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Antique 1810s European Regency Benches
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Benches
Hardwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Benches
Tapestry, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century North American Hepplewhite Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
1990s American French Provincial Benches
Wood, Paint, Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1910s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Benches
Bentwood
Early 20th Century English Jacobean Benches
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Benches
Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches
Brass
Vintage 1940s Spanish Gothic Revival Benches
Iron, Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century American Regency Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Hungarian Benches
Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Benches
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Benches
Pine, Paint
Early 20th Century American Gothic Benches
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Benches
Oak
20th Century Industrial Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Chinoiserie Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Settees
Fabric, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Loveseats
Linen, Cane, Wood
20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century American Regency Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1910s Italian Folk Art Painted Furniture
Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Side Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Garden Ornaments
Paint, Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Meiji Furniture
Rosewood
Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Settees
Oak
Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
20th Century French Benches
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Benches
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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