Church Seating
2010s European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Modern Benches
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Benches
Wood
Vintage 1940s Belgian Rustic Benches
Pine
Vintage 1940s Belgian Rustic Benches
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Other Benches
Chestnut
Late 20th Century Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Benches
Wood
20th Century Gothic Revival Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Steel
20th Century Unknown Country Benches
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Rustic Benches
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rustic Benches
Pine
Antique 18th Century Belgian Benches
Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Minimalist Benches
Wood
Vintage 1940s English Benches
Metal
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Benches
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Benches
Wood
20th Century South American Benches
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Rustic Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Papercord, Beech
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Walnut, Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Benches
Oak
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Early 20th Century British Georgian Benches
Pine
Vintage 1940s English Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Birch
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
Antique 18th Century Spanish Benches
Wood
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Benches
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Fir
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Oak
Antique 1880s French Rustic Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Stools
Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century European Gothic Revival Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s English Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s English Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s English Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1960s French Campaign Benches
Oak
Vintage 1940s English Dining Room Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1940s English Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Oak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Canvas
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Modern Benches
Wood
2010s Danish Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Benches
Pine
Mid-20th Century Dutch Modern Benches
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Stools
Mahogany
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Sofas
Bronze, Stainless Steel
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Church Seating 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 are church seats called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Church seats are often called pews. The word comes from the Middle English “pewe,” derived from the Old French word “puie,” meaning balcony. You may also hear people refer to pews as benches, stalls or even simply seats. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of church pews from some of the world's top dealers.
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