Used Banquette
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Benches
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Oak
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Benches
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Benches
Wood, Paint
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Benches
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Ash
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Velvet
Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Benches
Muslin, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
Vintage 1920s French Rustic Benches
Rush, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Benches
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Benches
Bronze
Antique 1880s French Directoire Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Leather, Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Fabric, Beech
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Benches
Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Benches
Damask, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Sets
Laminate, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Antique 1790s French Desks
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Benches
Walnut, Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Rush, Ash
Vintage 1950s American Settees
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s American Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
20th Century French Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1940s Argentine Benches
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Giltwood, Cane
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Antique 19th Century Irish Settees
Walnut
20th Century American Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1920s English Adam Style Settees
Vintage 1980s American Modern Console Tables
Granite
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Benches
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Benches
Walnut, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1980s French Modern Sofas
Leather, Mirror, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Régence Benches
Linen, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Iron
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Used Banquette For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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