Window Seats
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Cane, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Louis Philippe Stools
Pine
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Benches
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Benches
Textile, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
20th Century Unknown Federal Benches
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Benches
Antique 1820s British Regency Benches
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Regency Benches
Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Stools
Oak
20th Century English Country Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Settees
Beech
Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Settees
Rattan, Giltwood
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Benches
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Anglo Raj Benches
Teak
20th Century European Hollywood Regency Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 1880s English Victorian Benches
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1920s English Country Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Settees
Wood
Antique 18th Century Hepplewhite Benches
Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Empire Sofas
Birch
Antique 1890s European Napoleon III Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Stools
Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Daybeds
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Benches
Brass
Antique 1810s American Neoclassical Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Adam Style Stools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Adam Style Stools
Walnut
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Stools
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Wood, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Living Room Sets
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Adam Style Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Sycamore
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Stools
Leather, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary English Ottomans and Poufs
Sapele Wood
Antique 16th Century English Benches
Cane
2010s Stools
Walnut
1990s English Adam Style Benches
Cane, Teak
Antique 19th Century Victorian Stools
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Stools
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Cane, Giltwood
20th Century English Rococo Benches
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Jacobean Benches
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Stools
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Wood
Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Benches
Elm
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Stools
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
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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.
- What is a window seat called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A window seat is called a window bench, window nook or alcove. It is a mini sofa without a backrest for filling the gap of a window. Window benches are a great way to utilize extra or unused space for seating.
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