French Provincial Bar Stools
21st Century and Contemporary North American French Provincial Stools
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Stools
Beech
20th Century French Provincial Stools
Rush, Oak
Late 20th Century French Provincial Stools
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Stools
Rush, Oak
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Stools
Straw, Wood
Early 2000s French Provincial Stools
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Provincial Dry Bars
Elm
Late 20th Century French Provincial Stools
Leather, Hardwood
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Stools
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables
Marble, Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
2010s Table Lamps
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s American Shaker Stools
Maple, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Teak, Leather
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20th Century Louis XV Stools
20th Century Country Ottomans and Poufs
Early 2000s American French Provincial Tables
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Stools
Wood, Rush
20th Century French Country Stools
Lacquer, Silk, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown French Provincial Stools
Metal
Late 20th Century French Provincial Stools
Rush, Oak
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Stools
Wood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Poplar
Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Country Stools
Rush, Pine
Early 20th Century French Country Stools
Wood
20th Century French Provincial Stools
Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Oak
Late 20th Century French Provincial Stools
Bamboo, Plastic
Late 20th Century French Provincial Stools
Walnut, Wicker
Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Brass
French Provincial Bar Stools For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.