Pair Tribal Wood Stools
Late 20th Century Burkinabe Rustic Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Stools
Wood
2010s French Modern Stools
Steel
Early 20th Century Norwegian Brutalist Stools
Wood
20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century Thai Tribal Animal Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1940s Tanzanian Tribal Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
Brass, Metal
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hardwood
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Tables
Bone, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mahogany, Leather
20th Century European Brutalist Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century Ivorian Benches
Wood
Late 20th Century African Footstools
Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood, Pine
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools
Cedar
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Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Stools
Teak
Vintage 1930s African Tribal Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s African Tribal Stools
Wood
Late 20th Century Central African Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Antique 19th Century Ghanaian Tribal Stools
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Central African Tribal Stools
Wood
20th Century Malian Tribal Stools
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Stools
Wood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Stools
Brass
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Stools
Wood
1990s Tribal Stools
Teak
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Stools
Cowhide, Wood
20th Century Ivorian Tribal Side Tables
Mahogany, Wood, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century American Tribal Footstools
Wool, Wood
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Side Tables
Wood
Early 2000s Cameroonian Tribal Side Tables
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1960s Moroccan Tribal Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Stools
Wood
Vintage 1980s Spanish Stools
20th Century Ivorian Tribal Side Tables
Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Ivorian Tribal Side Tables
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Early 2000s Cameroonian Tribal Side Tables
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
1990s Tribal Side Tables
Teak
20th Century American Stools
Parchment Paper, Wood
Early 2000s African Tribal Stools
Reclaimed Wood, Rope
Vintage 1970s African Tribal Stools
Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Tribal Side Tables
Teak
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.