Antique Saddle Bench
Mid-19th Century English Antique Saddle Bench
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Saddle Bench
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Saddle Bench
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Saddle Bench
Sandalwood
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Saddle Bench
Bamboo, Wood
1920s Thai Anglo-Indian Antique Saddle Bench
Bouclé, Teak
Early 20th Century Caucasian Other Antique Saddle Bench
Wool
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Saddle Bench
Bronze, Wrought Iron
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Saddle Bench
Silk
2010s American Antique Saddle Bench
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Saddle Bench
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Antique Saddle Bench
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Antique Saddle Bench
Travertine, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Antique Saddle Bench
Steel
2010s American Organic Modern Antique Saddle Bench
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Antique Saddle Bench
Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Saddle Bench
Bronze, Wrought Iron
1950s Organic Modern Antique Saddle Bench
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
1930s Organic Modern Antique Saddle Bench
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
1920s French Louis XVI Antique Saddle Bench
Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Antique Saddle Bench
Iron
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Antique Saddle Bench
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Antique Saddle Bench
Wrought Iron
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Saddle Bench
1820s American American Empire Antique Saddle Bench
Maple, Pine
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Saddle Bench
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Saddle Bench
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Saddle Bench
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Antique Saddle Bench
19th Century French Antique Saddle Bench
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Saddle Bench
Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Saddle Bench
Oak
Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Country Antique Saddle Bench
Ash, Beech, Elm
Early 20th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Saddle Bench
Walnut, Leather
19th Century Japanese Antique Saddle Bench
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Saddle Bench
Oak
Early 20th Century Regency Antique Saddle Bench
Mahogany
1920s Chippendale Antique Saddle Bench
Suede, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Rustic Antique Saddle Bench
1870s Italian Classical Roman Antique Saddle Bench
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Saddle Bench
Wood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Saddle Bench
Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Classical Roman Antique Saddle Bench
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Tudor Antique Saddle Bench
Upholstery, Oak
Late 19th Century Danish Antique Saddle Bench
Metal
1780s English Chippendale Antique Saddle Bench
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Saddle Bench
Fruitwood
19th Century Austrian Antique Saddle Bench
19th Century Antique Saddle Bench
Metal
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Saddle Bench
19th Century Antique Saddle Bench
Bamboo
19th Century French Antique Saddle Bench
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Saddle Bench
Early 19th Century American Primitive Antique Saddle Bench
Iron
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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