Green Ottoman Stool
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair, Rosewood
2010s Dutch Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Stools
Faux Leather
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Pine
20th Century English Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Chrome
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Linen
2010s Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Birch, Polyester, Foam
2010s Mexican Stools
Fabric
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
2010s Ottomans and Poufs
Travertine
Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Stools
Velvet, Walnut, Trimming, Wood
20th Century American Art Deco Stools
Fabric
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Oak
20th Century American Art Deco Stools
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Stools
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Space Age Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Polyester, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Wood
2010s Italian Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Foam
2010s Italian Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Foam
2010s Italian Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Foam
2010s Italian Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Foam
2010s Italian Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Foam
2010s Italian Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Foam
2010s Italian Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Foam
2010s Italian Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Polyester
2010s Italian Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Foam
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Wood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Beech
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Stools
Tapestry, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Damask, Silk, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Textile, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
2010s Conceptual Abstract Sculptures
Fabric, Yarn, Wood
Early 20th Century American Other Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Rustic Lounge Chairs
Horn, Mohair
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Plastic
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Footstools
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
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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.
- 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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