French Country Style Bench
20th Century Unknown Louis XV Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Footstools
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Footstools
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century French Provincial Benches
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Directoire Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century Primitive Benches
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Provincial Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century American French Provincial Benches
Walnut, Silk
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Northern Irish Rococo Benches
Giltwood
Vintage 1970s French Bohemian Benches
Bamboo
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Benches
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Benches
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Benches
Leather
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Benches
Leather
20th Century Spanish French Provincial Benches
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Benches
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Egyptian Revival Benches
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Benches
Wood, Cane
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric
20th Century American Country Stools
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Console Tables
Wood
Antique 18th Century Rustic Dining Room Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Stools
Leather
Antique 19th Century European Primitive Industrial and Work Tables
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Tables
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Queen Anne Footstools
Wood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Urns
Bronze
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Oil
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century European French Provincial Farm Tables
Fruitwood
2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Rattan
2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Stainless Steel
2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Wicker
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stools
Brass
Late 19th Century Paintings
Oil, Wood Panel
20th Century French Benches
20th Century Italian Country Benches
Muslin, Pine
20th Century American Country Benches
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Country Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century Belgian Benches
Antique 1780s French Rustic Benches
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century French Rustic Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Benches
Chestnut
Antique Early 1900s French Country Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Benches
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Oak, Poplar
Antique Late 19th Century French Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Benches
Walnut, Rush
Early 20th Century French Benches
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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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