Small Antique Bench
19th Century Brazilian Small Antique Bench
Mahogany, Muslin, Upholstery
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Small Antique Bench
Wood
19th Century French Small Antique Bench
Oak, Pine
1840s American American Colonial Small Antique Bench
Wood
19th Century French Small Antique Bench
18th Century and Earlier French Small Antique Bench
1920s Spanish Colonial Small Antique Bench
Early 20th Century American Small Antique Bench
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Small Antique Bench
Wood, Linen
Early 20th Century French Provincial Small Antique Bench
Linen, Wood
19th Century American Small Antique Bench
Oak
Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Small Antique Bench
Metal
1830s Welsh Georgian Small Antique Bench
Elm
1790s English George III Small Antique Bench
Oak
1790s English George III Small Antique Bench
Oak
19th Century English Small Antique Bench
Wood
19th Century American Small Antique Bench
Wood
19th Century Small Antique Bench
Early 20th Century French Small Antique Bench
Wood, Paint
18th Century and Earlier English Small Antique Bench
Oak
1910s English Small Antique Bench
19th Century British Small Antique Bench
18th Century and Earlier Belgian Small Antique Bench
19th Century Swedish Small Antique Bench
Wood
19th Century English Small Antique Bench
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Small Antique Bench
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
18th Century and Earlier French Small Antique Bench
19th Century French Small Antique Bench
Fruitwood, Rush
19th Century French Small Antique Bench
Chestnut
Early 20th Century English Small Antique Bench
19th Century English Small Antique Bench
Wood, Cane
19th Century French Small Antique Bench
Wood, Rush
19th Century French Small Antique Bench
Oak, Pine
19th Century French Small Antique Bench
Chestnut
19th Century Welsh Small Antique Bench
Early 20th Century Small Antique Bench
19th Century Small Antique Bench
Wood
1890s European Late Victorian Small Antique Bench
Oak
19th Century Chinese Small Antique Bench
Rattan
Early 20th Century English Small Antique Bench
19th Century French Small Antique Bench
Chestnut
Mid-19th Century French Small Antique Bench
Chestnut
19th Century French Small Antique Bench
Cherry
18th Century and Earlier Italian Small Antique Bench
Wood
1880s French Small Antique Bench
Rush, Wood
Early 20th Century English Small Antique Bench
Iron
19th Century English Small Antique Bench
Oak
Early 19th Century English Country Small Antique Bench
Chestnut, Walnut
19th Century Austrian Campaign Small Antique Bench
Metal
19th Century French Small Antique Bench
Early 20th Century French Small Antique Bench
Pine
Early 20th Century English Small Antique Bench
Oak
19th Century Swedish Small Antique Bench
Wood
Early 1900s French French Provincial Small Antique Bench
Pine
19th Century English Small Antique Bench
Mahogany
19th Century American Folk Art Small Antique Bench
Iron
Late 19th Century English 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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