Long Cane Bench
20th Century English Rococo Benches
Walnut
1990s English Adam Style Benches
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Benches
Wood, Burl
20th Century Spanish French Provincial Benches
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Cane, Rattan, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Cane, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Cane, Rattan, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches
Cane, Rattan, Oak
Antique 1880s English Regency Benches
Cane, Beech
Early 20th Century British Egyptian Revival Benches
Cane, Beech
20th Century Empire Revival Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...
Wood
2010s British Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s British Modern Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Footstools
Silk, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Cane, Walnut
2010s British Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s British Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s British Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s British Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s British Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s British Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s British Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s British Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s British Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s British Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s British Modern Stools
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Late 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Plywood
Antique Early 1900s English Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
1920s Vienna Secession Figurative Prints
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Antique 19th Century Country Benches
Pine
Mid-20th Century Chinese Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century French Regency Benches
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Hardwood
20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Tables
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1980s American Benches
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Virgin Islands Dutch Colonial Beds and Bed Fr...
Mahogany
Antique 1810s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Iron
20th Century American Hepplewhite Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Benches
Wood, Cane
Antique 19th Century Spanish Benches
Wood
Recent Sales
Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Benches
Beech
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Benches
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Cane, Teak
Antique 1810s English Neoclassical Armchairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Benches
Wood, Cane
Vintage 1940s Unknown Benches
Wood, Cane
Early 20th Century English Benches
Wood
20th Century American Country Benches
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Benches
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Benches
Antique 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Benches
Cane, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Benches
Bamboo, Cane, Wood
Antique 18th Century European Louis XV Benches
Cane, Paint, Wood
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Benches
Wood, Giltwood
20th Century American Benches
Mahogany, Cane, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Cane, Teak
2010s British Modern Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1920s British Settees
Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Iron
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cane, Oak
20th Century French Benches
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Regency Benches
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Upholstery, Cane, Beech
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
2010s Asian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Side Tables
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Chaise Longues
Mahogany, Cane
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Benches
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Wood
Vintage 1930s Regency Benches
Cane, Wood
20th Century American Benches
Wood
20th Century Benches
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Wood, Cane
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Benches
Teak, Linen
Antique 19th Century Benches
Italian Benches
Antique 19th Century Danish Benches
Birch, Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Benches
20th Century French Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century American Settees
Walnut, Velvet, Upholstery
20th Century French Daybeds
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Cane, Leather
Long Cane 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024How long a bench for a dining table should be depends on the length of the table. Generally, a dining bench should be equal in length, or 1 or 2 inches shorter, than the length of the side of the dining table where you intend to place it. For example, if your rectangular dining table is 60 inches long, benches that are 58 to 60 inches long would work well. Shop a wide range of dining room furniture on 1stDibs.
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