Milking Stool Handle
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hardwood
Antique 17th Century Danish Stools
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Wood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
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2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Mirror, Burl, Walnut, Wood
Antique 1650s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Lounge Chairs
Jacaranda
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood, Rope
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Sandstone
Early 2000s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Primitive Mounted Objects
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Chairs
Oak
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s South American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hardwood, Rosewood
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
Rubber, Ash
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Jacaranda, Rosewood, Wood
20th Century American Footstools
Wood
20th Century French Rustic Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s French Minimalist Stools
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Primitive Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Country Stools
Oak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Jacaranda, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Wood
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 milking stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A milking stool is a stool that has three legs and a semicircular seat. The original purpose of the stool was for farmers to sit on while milking cows. However, people now use them as everyday indoor accent chairs and even as decorative accents. Find a variety of milking stools on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the milking stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Merrill T. Hamilton invented the milking stool and received a patent for his design in 1906. He created the stool with three legs instead of four to increase stability on uneven surfaces in barns and pastures, so a farmer could more easily milk cows. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of milking stools.
- How tall are milking stools?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023How tall milking stools are varies from piece to piece. However, most of the three-legged wooden stools are 12 inches high or less. This height made them ideal for their original purpose: allowing people to sit comfortably while milking a cow. On 1stDibs, find a selection of milking stools from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Milking stools typically have three legs. The reason for this design is that three legs tend to keep stools stabler on uneven ground in barns and pastures. Shop an assortment of milking stools on 1stDibs.
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