Upholstered Sofa Bench
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Antique 1850s French Elizabethan Sofas
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Sofas
Fabric
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Linen, Pine, Paint
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Benches
Upholstery, Bamboo
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Benches
Wood, Fabric
20th Century Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century Chinese Ming Sofas
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Pine
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Chrome
Early 20th Century European Sofas
Brass
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century Gustavian Sofas
Fabric, Beech
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
2010s American Modern Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Cotton, Linen, Foam, Down
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
2010s Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Sofas
Linen, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Revival Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Sofas
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Benches
Macassar, Oak
2010s American Modern Sofas
Wood, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Benches
Linen, Wood, Paint
2010s Modern Sofas
Fabric
2010s American Modern Sofas
Mahogany, Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Sofas
Brass
2010s American Modern Sofas
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Sofas
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Pine
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Benches
Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery, Cotton
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Benches
Mahogany, Fabric, Ebony, Upholstery, Cotton
Antique Mid-19th Century Baltic Empire Benches
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Country Benches
Oak, Leather
2010s American Modern Sofas
Mahogany
2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Benches
Brass
Vintage 1970s Benches
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Fabric
2010s American Modern Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, Down
2010s American Modern Sofas
Mahogany
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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 is a bench seat sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bench seat sofa is a seating system that can seat two to three people at a time. Generally, a bench seat sofa does not have a backrest. Find a collection of antique and vintage bench seat sofas on 1stDibs today.
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