Footstool Turned Legs
Antique 19th Century Italian Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Footstools
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1780s European George III Footstools
Mahogany
2010s Spanish Modern Footstools
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Footstools
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Footstools
Other
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Footstools
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Footstools
Rope, Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Footstools
Oak, Rope
Antique Early 1900s American Adirondack Footstools
Hardwood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Footstools
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Footstools
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1880s American Aesthetic Movement Footstools
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Footstools
Rubber, Oak
Antique 1830s French Charles X Footstools
Walnut
20th Century African Footstools
Mother-of-Pearl, Rope, Wood
Early 20th Century American Footstools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Footstools
Elm
Antique 1860s British British Colonial Footstools
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Gothic Footstools
Oak
Late 20th Century American Rustic Footstools
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century English Footstools
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Fabric, Wood
2010s English Regency Footstools
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Footstools
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Footstools
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Beech
Early 20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English Ottomans and Poufs
Beech, Feathers
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Benches
Wood
20th Century American Country Stools
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XIII Stools
Brass
Vintage 1920s Scottish Stools
Oak
20th Century English Tudor Benches
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Stools
Chenille, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Oak
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Stools
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Oak
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Stools
Walnut
20th Century English Victorian Stools
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century Regency Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Louis XIII Stools
Leather, Walnut
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
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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.
- What are bobbin turned legs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bobbin turned legs, sometimes called spool furniture, feature lathe-turned ornamental knobs that looked like bobbins or spools. Picture a series of circles or knots placed upon one another to form a leg. This was very popular on furniture from the late 17th century. Shop a collection of 17th century furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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