Midcentury Foot Stool
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Faux Leather, Beech
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools
Textile
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools
Linen, Oak
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron, Nickel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Leather, Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Bamboo
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Pine
Mid-20th Century Stools
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Plastic
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal, Enamel
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Stools
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Aluminum
Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XV Stools
Tapestry, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Italian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Velvet
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wicker
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Plywood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bouclé
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
2010s American Modern Stools
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Oak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1980s Indian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
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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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