Mader Stool
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Stools
Wool, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Stools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Pine
Vintage 1970s American Footstools
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
2010s British Minimalist Stools
Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Japonisme Stools
Oak, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Japonisme Stools
Wood, Oak
2010s British Minimalist Stools
Leather, Oak, Walnut
2010s British Minimalist Stools
Leather, Oak, Walnut
2010s British Minimalist Stools
Leather, Oak, Walnut
2010s British Minimalist Stools
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Japonisme Stools
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Bohemian Stools
Wood
2010s Mexican Primitive Stools
Wood
Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Stools
Wood, Birch
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Wood, Ash
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Stools
Rattan, Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Brutalist Stools
Beech
Late 20th Century English Georgian Stools
Oak
Vintage 1930s Mexican Primitive Stools
Wood
2010s Stools
Antler, Cowhide
Vintage 1930s German Rustic Stools
Leather
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Stools
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Sheepskin, Elm
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Sheepskin, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
Ash
20th Century Italian Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Leather, Oak
2010s French Industrial Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Stools
Elm
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Austrian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Beech, Fabric
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Stools
Oak
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Stools
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Stools
Concrete, Aluminum
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Stools
Ash
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Stools
Oak
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Stools
Ash
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Stools
Ash
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
2010s Italian Stools
Wood, Cherry, Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Birch
2010s Italian Minimalist Stools
Birch, Oak, Plywood
2010s Italian Minimalist Stools
Birch, Oak, Plywood
2010s Italian Minimalist Stools
Birch, Walnut, Plywood
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Cord, Oak, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Stools
Concrete, Aluminum
2010s Stools
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Danish Stools
Sheepskin, Mahogany
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Stools
Oak
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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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