French Foot Stools
Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Stools
Berlin Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Victorian Stools
Faux Bamboo, Wood
2010s French Modern Stools
Cedar
2010s French Modern Stools
Bronze
2010s French Modern Stools
Bronze
2010s French Modern Stools
Bronze
2010s French Modern Stools
Lacquer
2010s French Modern Stools
Oak, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Linen, Wood
2010s French Modern Stools
Bronze
2010s French Modern Stools
Carrara Marble
2010s French Modern Stools
Carrara Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Cotton, Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Stools
Walnut
20th Century American Country Stools
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XV Stools
Tapestry, Giltwood
Early 20th Century English Stools
Linen, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal, Enamel
2010s French Modern Stools
Lava
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century British Stools
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Stools
Velvet, Nutwood
Antique 1880s French Stools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Egyptian Revival Stools
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Stools
Leather
20th Century French Stools
Wood
20th Century French Industrial Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Iron
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century French Provincial Stools
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XV Stools
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Chesterfield Stools
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s European Stools
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Pine
2010s French Modern Stools
Wood
2010s French Modern Stools
Other
2010s French Modern Stools
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Stools
Giltwood
2010s French Modern Stools
Steel
2010s French Modern Stools
Steel
2010s French Modern Stools
Steel
2010s French Modern Stools
Steel
2010s French Modern Stools
Steel
2010s French Modern Stools
Steel
2010s French Modern Stools
Steel
2010s French Modern Stools
Steel
2010s French Modern Stools
Steel
2010s French Modern Stools
Steel
2010s French Modern Stools
Steel
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Stools
Aluminum
Late 20th Century French Modern Stools
Bronze
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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 is a foot stool called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A footstool is called an ottoman, hassock or pouf. The footstool is an umbrella term for furniture pieces used to elevate the foot. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of antique and vintage footstools in different colors, styles and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, an ottoman can be used as a footstool. The ottoman, originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms, was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. On 1stDibs, find a collection of ottomans.
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