Small Antique Bench
Early 20th Century African Primitive Small Antique Bench
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Small Antique Bench
Upholstery, Wood
1920s American Neoclassical Small Antique Bench
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Small Antique Bench
Cast Stone, Marble
1910s American Industrial Small Antique Bench
Iron
Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Small Antique Bench
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Small Antique Bench
Leather
Early 1800s Russian Neoclassical Small Antique Bench
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Small Antique Bench
Walnut
Early 1900s French Spanish Colonial Small Antique Bench
Oak
19th Century French Small Antique Bench
Stone, Limestone
19th Century Italian Small Antique Bench
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Small Antique Bench
Wood
Early 20th Century French Small Antique Bench
19th Century Small Antique Bench
Elm
17th Century English Jacobean Small Antique Bench
Oak
19th Century Asian Small Antique Bench
Wood, Elm
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Small Antique Bench
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century French Small Antique Bench
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Small Antique Bench
Brass
Late 18th Century French Small Antique Bench
Stone, Limestone
Early 19th Century English Regency Small Antique Bench
Leather, Mahogany
18th Century and Earlier English Small Antique Bench
Early 20th Century Adirondack Small Antique Bench
Early 20th Century Canadian Small Antique Bench
Mahogany
19th Century French Small Antique Bench
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Small Antique Bench
Oak
Early 20th Century French Small Antique Bench
Wood, Upholstery
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Small Antique Bench
Teak
Early 20th Century American Small Antique Bench
19th Century French Small Antique Bench
Chestnut
19th Century Indian Small Antique Bench
Rosewood, Cane
Early 20th Century American Primitive Small Antique Bench
Early 20th Century French Small Antique Bench
Mid-19th Century French Small Antique Bench
Cherry
19th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Small Antique Bench
Wood, Upholstery
19th Century English Small Antique Bench
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Small Antique Bench
19th Century English Georgian Small Antique Bench
Mahogany
19th Century French Small Antique Bench
Early 20th Century French Small Antique Bench
Giltwood, Leather
19th Century Swedish Small Antique Bench
Wood, Upholstery
18th Century and Earlier English Small Antique Bench
Mahogany
19th Century French Small Antique Bench
Chestnut
18th Century and Earlier Swedish Small Antique Bench
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Small Antique Bench
Early 20th Century French Small Antique Bench
19th Century French Small Antique Bench
Chestnut
19th Century Swedish Small Antique Bench
Wood
19th Century French Small Antique Bench
Cherry
Early 20th Century American Small Antique Bench
Rush, Oak
Early 20th Century French Small Antique Bench
19th Century French Small Antique Bench
Pine
19th Century French Small Antique Bench
Walnut
19th Century French Small Antique Bench
Wood, Seagrass
19th Century French Small Antique Bench
Pine
Early 20th Century American Small Antique Bench
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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