Backed Stools
Antique Early 18th Century Swiss Folk Art Stools
Wood, Pine
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Stools
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Stools
Elm
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Side Chairs
Fir
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
Antique 18th Century Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 17th Century English Charles II Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 17th Century Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 1690s English William and Mary Chairs
Oak
20th Century American Industrial Stools
Wood, Pine
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Teak
Vintage 1980s Italian Stools
Steel
Antique 17th Century Side Chairs
Walnut, Yew
20th Century Adirondack Stools
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Stools
Upholstery, Acrylic, Lucite
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary French Stools
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Brass
2010s American Modern Stools
Brass, Steel
20th Century American Regency Stools
Wood
20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Wood
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Poplar
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Stools
Wood
2010s American Modern Stools
Fabric, Linen, Maple, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Stools
Leather, Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century English Stools
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Organic Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Oak, Plywood
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Stools
Wood, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Leather, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Stools
Wood
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Stools
Steel
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Ash
2010s American Modern Stools
Steel, Chrome
2010s American Modern Stools
Brass, Steel
2010s American Modern Stools
Steel
2010s American Modern Stools
Steel, Brass
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Leather, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Stools
Wood, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Oak, Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Oak, Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Oak, Walnut, Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Leather, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Leather, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Leather, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Leather, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Leather, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Leather, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Walnut, Plywood, Leather, Upholstery, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Leather, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
Antique Early 1900s American High Victorian Stools
Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Stools
Leather, Hickory
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.
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