Chinese Elm Stool
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Elm, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Stools
Elm
Vintage 1950s Chinese Other Stools
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Wood, Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stools
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Stools
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Stools
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stools
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stools
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Stools
Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Elm
20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Elm
20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Stools
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Elm
20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Elm
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Stools
Zebra Hide, Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Elm
Antique 18th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Stools
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Rattan, Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Elm, Hide
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Rattan, Elm, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Rattan, Elm
Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Stools
Elm, Hide
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Stools
Elm
Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Stools
Poplar
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Wood, Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Wood, Elm
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Elm, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Furniture
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Rustic End Tables
Elm
20th Century Chinese Rustic Side Tables
Elm
20th Century Chinese Rustic Side Tables
Elm
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood, Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Rattan, Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Export End Tables
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Reed, Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cane, Elm
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Elm
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Tables
Elm, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Reed, Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing End Tables
Elm
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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.
- Is Chinese elm a hardwood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia) is a hardwood, and it grows in hardiness zones 5b through 10a. Hardiness zones are ranges of climatic conditions in every part of the U.S.
- How hard is Chinese elm?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Elm wood features a ranking of 830 on the Janka Hardness scale. Chinese elm is known to be the hardest variety of elm, and is often used for the handles of tools and sporting gear. Shop an array of Chinese elm wood pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is a Chinese garden stool?1 Answer
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020The Chinese garden stool is a round, barrel-shaped stool with a circular seat. Inspired by traditional drums, these stools often feature decorative elements simulating actual drumheads, such as a ring of faux nails at each end.
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020No. Antique Chinese garden stools should be hand painted. Some antique English garden stools will have blue and white transfer decoration as do many modern and reproduction garden stools.
- Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Yes! Chinese garden stools are a popular décor item and can be easily found in contemporary, vintage and antique versions. They are also known as drum stools.
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