Window Seats
Antique 19th Century British William IV Stools
Upholstery
20th Century Swedish Benches
Fruitwood, Paint
20th Century English Regency Benches
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Benches
Linen, Mahogany
Early 2000s American Louis XVI Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century Louis XV Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Regency Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century English William IV Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century Asian Benches
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Cane, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Antique Mid-19th Century English Benches
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century American Benches
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Chesterfield Stools
Leather
2010s English Ottomans and Poufs
Hardwood, Leather
Antique 1870s English Victorian Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century English Louis XV Stools
Antique Early 1900s English William and Mary Benches
Linen, Walnut
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Stools
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English George III Benches
Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Benches
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) High Victorian Benches
Antique Mid-19th Century French Provincial Settees
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Benches
Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s American Stools
Cane
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Country Settees
Antique 1830s William IV Stools
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century British Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Loveseats
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Elm
Antique Early 19th Century Irish William IV Stools
Damask, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Baltic Benches
Vintage 1950s British Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Stools
Giltwood
Antique 1810s French Empire Daybeds
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Benches
Antique 19th Century Swedish Stools
Wood
20th Century British Stools
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Empire Stools
Vintage 1950s Art Nouveau Stools
Walnut
Antique 1830s British Regency Stools
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century English Benches
Walnut, Cane
Early 20th Century Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Burl
Antique 19th Century Gothic Stools
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Regency Revival Stools
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Stools
Mahogany
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Window Seats 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.
- 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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