Bamboo Upholstered Stool
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Bamboo
Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Stools
Bamboo
Antique Early 19th Century English Stools
Pine
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Mohair, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Stools
Wood
20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Stools
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Stools
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Stools
Copper
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rattan, Bamboo, Cane, Rope
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet
20th Century American Organic Modern Stools
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Benches
Giltwood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Bronze
Late 20th Century Footstools
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Fruitwood
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary North American Sofas
Linen
2010s Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Late 20th Century Sofas
Beech
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Beech
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables
Travertine, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Secretaires
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Blown Glass
Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Country Sofas
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Leather
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools
Velvet, Bamboo, Wood
20th Century Stools
Hide, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stools
Metal
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Antique 19th Century Belgian Footstools
Wood, Fabric
20th Century French Stools
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century French Stools
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Silk, Velvet, Bamboo
Vintage 1950s American Stools
Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s English Stools
Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo
Vintage 1980s American Stools
Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1940s American Stools
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Stools
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Stools
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Stools
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Stools
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Stools
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Metal, Nickel
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Stools
Faux Bamboo
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Wood
Vintage 1930s English Stools
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Lacquer, Sheepskin
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
20th Century American Napoleon III Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Faux Bamboo, Linen, Upholstery
20th Century Stools
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Stools
Iron
Mid-20th Century Philippine Chippendale Stools
Leather, Cotton, Bamboo, Polyester
Early 20th Century American Stools
Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Modern Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rattan, Bamboo
Vintage 1950s American Stools
Brass
20th Century Stools
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stools
Metal
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Stools
Satinwood
Vintage 1930s American Stools
Linen
Early 20th Century Italian Stools
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Lacquer, Faux Bamboo, Wood
20th Century American Footstools
Bamboo, Cotton
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Bamboo, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Asian Footstools
Cotton, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Wood, Paint, Fabric
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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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