Small Antique Bench
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Small Antique Bench
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century French Neoclassical Small Antique Bench
Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
19th Century English Small Antique Bench
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Small Antique Bench
Pine
Late 19th Century Small Antique Bench
19th Century Italian Small Antique Bench
19th Century French Small Antique Bench
Cement
Early 20th Century French Small Antique Bench
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Small Antique Bench
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Austrian Small Antique Bench
Late 19th Century French Classical Greek Small Antique Bench
Bronze
19th Century French French Provincial Small Antique Bench
Tapestry
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Small Antique Bench
Tapestry, Walnut
Late 19th Century British Small Antique Bench
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Edwardian Small Antique Bench
Leather
19th Century French Small Antique Bench
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Small Antique Bench
Wood
1890s French Small Antique Bench
Marble, Silver, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Small Antique Bench
Wrought Iron
1880s French Belle Époque Small Antique Bench
Bamboo, Rattan, Lacquer
1840s German Biedermeier Small Antique Bench
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Small Antique Bench
Leather
1920s Austrian Art Deco Small Antique Bench
Ceramic
1890s French Small Antique Bench
Onyx, Alabaster
1920s English Jacobean Small Antique Bench
Oak
18th Century and Earlier French Small Antique Bench
Walnut, Wood
Late 19th Century Romantic Small Antique Bench
Oil, Wood Panel
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Small Antique Bench
Oak
Late 19th Century English Victorian Small Antique Bench
Mahogany
Early 1900s Belgian Industrial Small Antique Bench
Oak
18th Century and Earlier Small Antique Bench
Brass
Early 20th Century British Renaissance Small Antique Bench
Wood
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Small Antique Bench
Oak
Early 20th Century British Jacobean Small Antique Bench
Oak
Early 20th Century French Rustic Small Antique Bench
Wood, Walnut
Late 18th Century French Small Antique Bench
Stone, Limestone
Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Small Antique Bench
Fruitwood, Walnut
19th Century French Small Antique Bench
Early 20th Century Dutch Small Antique Bench
Oak, Pine
Mid-19th Century French Small Antique Bench
Wood
1920s English Jacobean Small Antique Bench
Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Small Antique Bench
Leather, Bentwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Small Antique Bench
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Small Antique Bench
Leather, Bentwood
18th Century French Small Antique Bench
Stone, Limestone
19th Century European Victorian Small Antique Bench
Leather, Wood, Pine
Late 19th Century American Small Antique Bench
Pine
Late 18th Century French Small Antique Bench
Stone, Limestone
Early 18th Century English George I Small Antique Bench
Mahogany, Silk
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Small Antique Bench
Oak
Early 1900s English Edwardian Small Antique Bench
Oak
1880s English Small Antique Bench
Walnut
1920s French Mid-Century Modern Small Antique Bench
Wood
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Small Antique Bench
Bronze
18th Century French Rustic Small Antique Bench
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century Welsh Small Antique Bench
Pine
Early 1900s French Louis XV Small Antique Bench
Linen, Oak
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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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