French Silk Footstools
Antique Mid-18th Century French Footstools
Giltwood
Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Footstools
Fruitwood, Paint
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Footstools
Silk, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1980s French Footstools
Textile, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Damask, Silk, Giltwood
20th Century American French Provincial Stools
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1920s Renaissance Revival Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool, Silk
1990s Chinese Aubusson Pillows and Throws
Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Silk
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Burl
1990s Chinese Aubusson Pillows and Throws
Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Silk, Cotton, Wool
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
2010s Footstools
Silk, Oak
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Hardwood
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Western European Rugs
Silk, Wool
Early 2000s Unknown Directoire Console Tables
Breccia Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Rush, Walnut
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Armchairs
Wood, Trimming
20th Century English Footstools
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Benches
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1910s Footstools
Wood
Antique 1820s French Empire Benches
Mahogany
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Footstools
Antique 19th Century French Queen Anne Footstools
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Corner Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Brocade, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Mahogany, Silk
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century Empire Footstools
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Silk, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Oak
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Footstools
Textile, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Silk, Beech
Antique 18th Century French Rococo Footstools
Silk, Velvet, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Giltwood, Silk
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Footstools
Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Footstools
Wood
Late 20th Century French Footstools
Early 20th Century French Footstools
Wood
20th Century French Footstools
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Footstools
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Armchairs
Oak, Fabric
Antique 1830s English William IV Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Silk, Walnut
20th Century French Footstools
Brass
20th Century French Footstools
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Mohair, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Footstools
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Footstools
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1920s American Footstools
Silk, Wood, Cotton
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Stools
Silk, Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Stools
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Silk, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Benches
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Footstools
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Giltwood, Silk
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Stools
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Giltwood, Silk, Upholstery
French Silk Footstools 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.
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