Embroidery Stool
2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts Stools
Pine
20th Century American Stools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Moorish Stools
Wood, Wool, Leather, Goatskin
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Stools
Leather, Beech
2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools
Oak, Cowhide
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
2010s Dutch Stools
Wool, Wood
2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools
Cowhide, Beech
Vintage 1980s American Stools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
2010s South Korean Stools
Cotton, Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Stools
Textile, Wood
Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Stools
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Stone, Cement, Marble
20th Century British Victorian Stools
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Stools
Textile, Boxwood, Walnut
2010s French Other Stools
Gold Leaf
Antique 1890s Danish Art Nouveau Stools
Wood, Paint
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Stools
Steel
Antique 1860s German Victorian Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Stools
Composition
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Stools
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel, Chrome
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1920s American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Footstools
Silk, Wood, Cotton
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Chairs
Wool, Jute, Oak
2010s North Korean Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Fabric, Textile, Silk
2010s North Korean Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Fabric, Silk, Textile
20th Century American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
20th Century Indian Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
20th Century American Footstools
Cotton, Wood
20th Century American Footstools
Brass
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Animal Sculptures
20th Century American Footstools
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Footstools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
20th Century Chinese Footstools
Bronze
Antique 1680s English Baroque Chairs
Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary English Chinoiserie Ottomans and Poufs
Silk, Wood
Vintage 1940s English Victorian Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Mexican Minimalist Benches
Cowhide, Oak
2010s South Korean Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Nylon, Acrylic, Polyester
Early 2000s English Elizabethan Books
Paper
2010s Asian Chinoiserie Armchairs
Silk, Rattan, Wenge
Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
1980s Italian Evening Gowns
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Children's Furniture
Leather
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English William and Mary Footstools
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s Mexican Minimalist Benches
Beech, Cowhide
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Folk Art More Candle Holders
Clay, Organic Material
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Chairs
Oak, Reclaimed Wood, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Tapestries
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Benches
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Cabinets
Copper
2010s Italian Post-Modern Corner Chairs
Cement, Marble, Stone, Iron
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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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