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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Tables
Iron
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal, Iron
Antique Early 1900s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
Aluminum, Chrome, Iron
Vintage 1920s Stools
Iron
Mid-20th Century Industrial Stools
Iron
Late 20th Century American Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools
Iron
2010s American Industrial Stools
Iron, Metal
Antique 19th Century Asian Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
2010s American Industrial Dining Room Tables
Iron, Steel
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Iron
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2010s American Modern Stools
Bronze
2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Game Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s Stools
Leather
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Stools
Beech
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
20th Century American American Classical Bookcases
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
2010s American Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Benches
Wood, Pine
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20th Century Mexican Stools
Iron
Antique 1890s English Industrial Stools
Iron
Vintage 1940s French Stools
Iron
20th Century North American Industrial Stools
Iron
Vintage 1950s Belgian Industrial Stools
Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Stools
Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Stools
Iron
20th Century English Industrial Stools
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1960s French Stools
Iron
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Stools
Chrome, Iron
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Stools
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Stools
Iron
20th Century American Stools
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Stools
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Antique 19th Century American Stools
Iron
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Stools
Enamel, Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Stools
Chrome
Late 20th Century Spanish International Style Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Iron
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome, Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Stools
20th Century American Art Nouveau Stools
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Cast Stone
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Stools
Iron
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1930s American Stools
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Swivel Chairs
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...
Iron
2010s American Industrial Dining Room Tables
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
Early 20th Century Eastlake Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Industrial Desks
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Steel, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Country Garden Ornaments
Cement
Mid-20th Century American Other Stools
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Vintage 1970s Finnish Stools
Vintage 1950s American Stools
Iron
Antique 19th Century American Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
Antique 19th Century End Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
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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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