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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Benches
Fabric, Hardwood, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Benches
Oak
2010s Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Fabric, Teak
Early 20th Century Italian Stools
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
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20th Century French Benches
Velvet, Beech
Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Farm Tables
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors
Wood
2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
Giltwood
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Western European Rugs
Silk, Wool
Antique 19th Century British Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Benches
Iron
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Benches
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tables
Mohair, Oak
Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Stools
Velvet, Walnut, Trimming, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames
Lacquer, Wood
Antique 19th Century Irish Armchairs
Upholstery, Yew
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Giltwood
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Stools
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Benches
Silk, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Silk, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Benches
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Swivel Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Art Deco Benches
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Cane, Oak, Paint
Antique 1860s Danish High Victorian Benches
Oak
20th Century French Louis XV Swivel Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Teak, Wool
Vintage 1950s Danish Stools
Vintage 1930s American Gothic Benches
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Silk, Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Swivel Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Italian Stools
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Stools
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century American Colonial Toys
Other
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
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 piano bench called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A piano bench is called a duet bench, it is generally wide enough for two people to sit, and its width is in proportion to the width of the piano. A collection of antique and vintage piano benches can be found in varying colors on 1stDibs.
- Are piano benches necessary?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, piano benches are not necessary. You can sit on any stool or chair that is the appropriate height to play the piano. However, some pianists find them more comfortable or prefer how they look in front of the instrument. You'll find a selection of antique and vintage piano benches on 1stDibs.
- What is the best piano bench?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021The best piano benches are really a matter of preference. Benches with a padded seat and options for adjusting the height are the most popular benches for such use. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary piano benches from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The ideal height of a piano bench will depend on the height of the piano player. However, the standard piano bench height is around 19 to 20 inches tall. The optimal height for playing the piano will have the user sitting at the center of the bench, feet placed firmly and flat on the ground, with elbows at a 90-degree angle. Shop a collection of piano benches on 1stDibs.
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