Purple Velvet Stool
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
2010s Israeli Modern Stools
Polyester, Beech
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Stools
Suede, Wood, Walnut
2010s Italian Stools
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Louis XV Stools
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Stools
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Stools
Brass
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Stools
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Foam, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal, Iron
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Metal
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Elm
2010s American Organic Modern End Tables
Concrete
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fiberglass, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Stools
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
Antique 1840s French Aubusson Footstools
Walnut, Nutwood, Wood, Wool, Tapestry, Fabric
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Stools
Faux Bamboo
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech, Textile
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Footstools
Fabric, Bamboo, Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Footstools
Rubber, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather
Antique 19th Century Jacobean Footstools
Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Maple, Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Stools
Iron
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Plastic
Vintage 1940s Danish Other Stools
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet
Antique 1880s English Victorian Stools
Oak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIII Stools
Vintage 1980s American Footstools
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Textile, Wood
2010s Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Lucite, Velvet
20th Century Hollywood Regency Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Bamboo
2010s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
2010s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
2010s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
2010s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
2010s Italian Footstools
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Brass
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Stools
Giltwood
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Benches
Lacquer, Velvet
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Beech, Velvet
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Fabric, Glass, Mirror, Plastic, Velvet
2010s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Stools
Wood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Stools
Fruitwood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fruitwood
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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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