Serpentine Bench
Antique 1840s Neoclassical Benches
Brass
2010s American Benches
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1870s English Benches
Fabric, Boxwood, Mahogany
Vintage 1910s Italian Benches
Fruitwood, Fabric
Early 20th Century Rustic Benches
Wood
Vintage 1910s Italian Biedermeier Benches
Fruitwood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Benches
Leather, Giltwood, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Benches
Pine, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1860s Italian Rococo Revival Benches
Gold Leaf
Antique 1810s French Regency Benches
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Benches
Oak
Antique 1830s Jacobean Benches
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Cane, Oak
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Benches
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Meiji Benches
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Benches
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Jacobean Benches
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English Adam Style Benches
Mahogany
2010s American Benches
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Polyester
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Meiji Furniture
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Tibetan Cabinets
Elm, Paint
Antique 1880s Italian Baroque Footstools
Upholstery, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
2010s Chippendale Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 1880s Georgian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s American Benches
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Benches
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Neoclassical Benches
Giltwood, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Benches
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Fabric, Calico, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Baroque Commodes and Chests of ...
Antique 19th Century American Rococo Night Stands
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary English Adam Style Console Tables
Other
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Wood
Antique 1870s American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
2010s English French Provincial Sideboards
Cherry
Vintage 1970s American Modern Benches
Upholstery
Antique Early 1800s British Hepplewhite Benches
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Rococo Benches
Mahogany, Leather
Antique 19th Century American Benches
Wood
Vintage 1960s Benches
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Benches
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Benches
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Benches
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Benches
Walnut
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Serpentine Bench 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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