Seat Height 20
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Stools
Velvet
Late 20th Century Hepplewhite Armchairs
Suede, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery, Cane
Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Regency Club Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s Danish Folk Art Windsor Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Stools
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Side Chairs
Brass, Ormolu
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
Late 20th Century Georgian Lounge Chairs
Walnut
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Cherry
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Carnival Art
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Silk, Velvet, Faux Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Brass
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Sets
Wood
Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century American French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Other
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak, Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Maple
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal, Other
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Wicker
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gothic Revival Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Maple
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
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Seat Height 20 For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Seat Height 20?
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The standard seat height depends on the type of seating in question. For seating at dining tables, the average seat height is 17 to 23 inches, while the typical seat height for desk chairs ranges from 16 to 21 inches. Seat heights for sofas and loveseats are usually around 17 to 18 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of seating from some of the world's top dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bench seat should be between 18 and 20 inches in height (46-51 cm). Though this is an average range, the height depends on its use. Bench height is also defined based on the distance from the seat to the ground. Find antique and vintage benches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023A good seat height for an accent chair is around 16 inches. However, you should also consider the height of the other seating furniture, like a sofa or a loveseat, in your space. Generally, an accent chair's seat should be no more than 4 inches higher or lower than the seats on adjacent furniture to maintain a balanced look and allow for easy conversation in seating areas. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of accent chairs.
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