Pair Of Antique French Benches
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Benches
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century French Benches
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Benches
Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Benches
Stone, Limestone
2010s Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Benches
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century French Regency Benches
Silver Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Other Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Hardwood, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Linen, Wood
Antique 1830s British Regency Stools
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Stools
Oak
Vintage 1920s Hepplewhite Windsor Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Limestone
Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
20th Century French Footstools
Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Rococo Stools
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Stools
Tapestry, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Stools
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Stools
Walnut, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Stools
Velvet, Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Country Farm Tables
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Country Farm Tables
Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Daybeds
2010s French Art Deco Textiles
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Yarn, Natural Fiber
Antique Early 1900s French Paintings
Canvas
Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements
Stone, Limestone
Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Oak
2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique 1880s French Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Benches
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Benches
Wood, Pine
20th Century French Rustic Benches
Iron
20th Century French Rustic Benches
Iron
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Benches
Leather, Wood
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Benches
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Benches
Wood
Antique 1860s French Country Benches
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Regency Benches
Linen, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s French Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
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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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